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Suggested project is focused on optimization of selected parameters of a metal 3D printing method for effective production of auxetic structures with optimal geometry. Metal 3D printing has a great potential to be used for production of construction parts with complex geometry. The production method's current limitations arise from volatility and uncertainty in mechanical properties of 3D printed material. In connection with that, the project focuses on optimization of key parameters of metal 3D printing with selective laser sintering method. Optimized 3D printing process allows to produce the final 3D printed material with desired quality and guarantees reliability of the production method. Based on a broad experimental investigation, detailed description of mechanical behaviour of optimized 3D printed material will be obtained. Experimentally estimated mechanical properties will be further used in settings of numerical simulations of deformation behaviour of selected auxetic structures. Proper settings of numerical models allow correct simulation and prediction of mechanical properties of real structures. Thus, it will be possible to perform a reliable process of numerical optimization of structures geometry to obtain specific mechanical properties. Another experimental campaign within the project will verify the simulated mechanical properties of optimized auxetic structures manufactured using the optimized method of metal 3D printing. The project thematically corresponds to the research topic of applicant's dissertation. Moreover, the project follows the national GAČR (GA15-15480S) project focused on study of deformation behaviour of auxetic structures. Within this project, a metal 3D printing was used for production of auxetic structures, but the project was not focused on optimization of the production method. However, it was found out that the optimization is a necessary condition for reliable 3D printing of auxetic structures with specific mechanical proper
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2019 - 2020
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Studentská grantová soutěž ČVUT - SGS19/123/OHK2/2T/16