Czech

prof. Ing. Pavel Novotný, Ph.D.

Institute of Automotive Engineering

Knowledge of mathematics, mechanics, structural dynamics, vibration theory, vibroacoustics, and numerical methods at the level of a Master’s degree in engineering is expected. The required background corresponds to the course Vibration and Noise of Vehicles (QDZ) or an equivalent course. Students lacking the necessary background are expected to acquire it through independent study or attendance at selected Master’s-level lectures, as recommended by the course guarantor.

The course is completed by an examination consisting of a public oral defence of an individual theoretical and computational research study.

The submitted study must include the problem definition, a critical review of relevant literature, mathematical and physical formulation, modelling assumptions and limits of applicability, numerical methodology, analysis and verification of results, and technically justified conclusions. Potential original contributions and opportunities for further research must also be discussed.

Depending on the nature of the problem, students must provide computational data, source code, or other documentation sufficient to reproduce the results.

The examination consists of a presentation followed by an expert discussion. Students must demonstrate in-depth theoretical understanding, the ability to independently explain the methodology, critically assess the results, and respond to changes in modelling assumptions or computational conditions.

Assessment emphasises technical correctness, theoretical depth, independence, verification quality, and critical interpretation. Submission of a written study or a functional computational program alone is not sufficient to pass the course.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support independent study, provided that their significant use is transparently disclosed. Students remain fully responsible for the technical correctness of all submitted results. AI tools are not permitted during the final oral defence.

The examination is graded as “pass” or “fail” in accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations of Brno University of Technology.

The course aims to develop students’ ability to independently investigate advanced problems in dynamics and vibroacoustics using analytical and numerical methods. Students acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge in a selected field and develop the ability to formulate mathematical models of physical phenomena, assess modelling assumptions and limits of applicability, and implement appropriate numerical solutions.

Emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of scientific literature, independent computational analysis, verification and interpretation of results, and the formulation of technically justified conclusions. The acquired knowledge and skills are intended to strengthen students’ research competencies and support their doctoral research.

Required and recommended literature is selected individually according to the specific study topic. It includes specialised textbooks and monographs, recent peer-reviewed research articles, and theoretical documentation of the numerical methods and computational tools employed.

Programme D-KPI-P: Design and Process Engineering, Doctoral, compulsory-optional

20 hours, optionally

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   The specific study topic is selected individually from the following areas:

   
   
   
   
   1. Nonlinear vibrations, self-excited and parametric vibrations, and stability of mechanical systems.
   
   
   2. Advanced rotor dynamics, flexible rotor dynamics, and multibody systems.
   
   
   3. Dynamics of hydrodynamic journal bearings, rolling-element bearings, and sealing systems.
   
   
   4. Structural vibroacoustics, flexible-body dynamics, and mechanical–acoustic interactions.
   
   
   5. Advanced analytical and numerical methods for vibration and noise analysis.
   
   
   6. Experimental identification, verification, and validation of vibroacoustic models.
   
   
   7. Vibration and noise of internal combustion engines.
   
   
   8. Vibration and noise of turbochargers.
   
   
   9. Vibration and noise of electric motors and drivetrains.
   
   
   10. Aeroacoustics and fluid–structure interactions.