RELEVANT PUBLISHED BOOKS
AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. GOGU,GR., COIFFET,PH. ‘The Representation of
the Movement of Solid Bodies.’, Hermes, Paris, 1996.
A robot is a machine meant to modify a physical environment in a desired
manner. In fact the interaction between the machine and the environment
leads to a lengthened transformation. The authors try to point out all
the usual formalities and representations of points, lines or solids moving
in space by showing that all the methods are different perceptions of the
same reality. This book is divided into two parts. The first defines imaginary
numbers and the homogenous operators and the second how these notions can
be used in order to represent the movement of bodies in space.
2. MUNTEANU,O., EFTIMIE,L., DIACONESCU,D.
‘Basics of Robotics: Industrial Robots.’, Ed. Lux Libris,
Brasov, 1995.
The work “Basics of Robotics: Industrial Robots” introduces the reader
into the wide ranging topic of industrial robots and presents the key problems
relating to the architecture of industrial robots (driving systems, mechanical
articulated systems, sensor systems, systems for eliminating allowances
and balancing), kinematic and dynamic modelling, trajectory generation
and the control and programming of industrial robots. The book is also
useful for students from other specialisations, and engineers working in
this field, as a first contact with the topic of industrial robots.
3. BOBANCU,S., COZMA,R. ‘Tribology.’,
Transilvania University, Brasov, 1995.
The most important aspects of research in the field of tribology are
determined by the economic effects of practical applications. The complexity
of tribological processes imposes the need to optimise the design of friction
couples - simultaneously: minimal friction, minimal wear, acceptable oil
film thickness - such that the viability of each couple should lead a high
viability for the entire mechanical system. This is very important since
most of the damage to mechanical systems is based on failures caused by
the lack of knowledge of tribological processes, the choice of incompatible
couple materials and improper lubricating oils.
4. MOLDOVEAN,GH. ‘The Design of
Straight Transmission Shafts.’, Transilvania University, Brasov,
1995.
This book is useful for training of future mechanical engineers in
the design of transmission shafts. The design of a mechanical transmissions,
regardless of the type or form, also includes the design of the shafts.
The correct shaft design is determined by strength and rigidity calculations
and the corresponding setting up of the constructive form according to
technological criteria. In the final chapter lists are presented with all
the entry data necessary to work with the program “Arbori” in Turbo-Pascal
terms. The book also includes all the necessary program steps for the design
of transmission shafts.
5. MOGAN,GH. ‘The Finite Element
Method in Engineering.’, Transilvania University, Brasov,
1996.
This work offers students and engineers a support in understanding
the finite element method for practical applications using proprietary
programs. It is particularly appropriate for students specializing
in aircraft constructions, industrial robots, the engineering of mechanical
power systems and robotics. It is a course based on the student's
knowledge in mathematics, computer programming, theoretical mechanics,
strength of materials, heat transfer, etc. Its purpose is to demonstrate
the analytical models of physical phenomena, modelling with finite elements
and the computerized solving of the relevant model.
6. STARETU,I. ‘Gripping Systems.’,
Ed. Lux Libris, Brasov, 1996.
This work is the first of its kind in Romania and addresses both
natural and artificial gripping systems, subsequently addressing all of
their components. It includes the main aspects of natural grippers and
the structural, constructive and functional characteristics of mechanical
grippers, with vacuum, magnetic and special types. There are also other
problems tackled, such as those of drive motors, transducers and specific
sensors, as well as the control principles of designing, comparing and
choosing optimal gripping systems. The material is presented to students
in various sections on industrial robots and in-depth robotics studies,
from specialists in medical robotics - who work in the field of protecting
human hands - to specialists from the field of general robotics - dealing
with designing, implementing and applying robots.
7. BOBANCU,S., COZMA,R. ‘Applied
Practical Innovation-Invention Techniques.’, Transilvania University,
Brasov, 1996.
This book presents in-depth studies to students in the final year of
a degree course, regardless of their specialization.
The main aim, is that the student - considered to be intellectually
normally developed (not overdeveloped) - learns some relevant techniques,
which should turn them into intellectuals with great creativity. The course
addresses both the development of individual creative tasks and the founding
of highly innovative groups, practising high level techniques in the field.
Content: Techniques for developing individual creativity: BRAINSTORMING
and PHILIPS 66; morphological and criteria analysis; the PINDAR and DELPHI
techniques; tests for developing creative tasks.
8. MOGAN,GH. ‘The Finite Element
Method in Engineering: Theoretical Basics.’, Lux Libris Brasov,
1997.
This book presents the theoretical background of the Finite Element
Method (FEM) with applications in engineering practice. The work is useful
for both students and engineers. The main problems analysed in this book
are: solving typical problems which use FEM for analysis; geometric modelling;
applying numerical models with finite elements for mechanical, heat and
fluid systems; using the FEM package for analysing practical problems;
and understanding the position of FEM packages in CAD/CAM systems.
9. GOGU GR., COIFFET,PH. ‘Representation
des deplacements des robots.’, Editura Hermes, Paris, 1996.
This book continues the theory described in the first issue (‘Representation
de mouvements de robots’), presenting applications based on the method
conceived by the authors. The examples reveal an effective method
which is strongly recommended for use in industrial robot command systems.
10. RITCHIE J.M., SIMPSON G. ‘Engineering
Applications - A Project-Based Approach.’,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.
This book is a unique project-based course for
Engineering Applications - the practical study through project work of
the essentials of design, drafting, manufacturing and materials. AImed
at the early years of engineering undergraduate courses, this book provides
students with the information necessary to support design, make and test
project work through focusing on the 'Engineering a Product' cycle. This
approach to design teaching was demonstrated to Romanian mobility academics
during their time at Heriot-Watt University.
11. RITCHIE J.M., SIMPSON
G. ‘Engineering Applications - A Project-Based Approach: Tutor's
Resource Pack’,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.
Used alongside the above textbook, the photo-copiable
project information and other teaching support material provide a complete
Engineering Applications course to meet the accreditation requirements
of the UK's Chartered Engineering professions.
12. G. GOGU (EDITOR) 'Proceedings
of the 1st TEMPUS Industrial Seminar Conference'
University Transylvania Brasov (July/August 1993)
Publication including 8 papers presented by visiting
TEMPUS EUacademics during their visits to Brasov.
Paper titles:
'Robotics Applications', P. Coiffet; 'The
Design and Manufacturing Implications of the Modern Manufacturing Market
on Product Life Cycles', J. Ritchie; 'Shop Floor Layout - its importance
in Small/Medium Batch Production', J. Ritchie; 'Just-in-Time Manufacturing
Concepts', J. Ritchie; 'Aspects of Total Quality Management - Statistical
Process Control', J.B.C. Davies; 'Aspects of Total Quality Control
- System Efficiency Measures', J.B.C. Davies; 'An Outline of Computer
Integrated Manufacture', J. Ritchie; 'Advanced Manufacturing Technology',
G. Simpson.
13. G. GOGU (EDITOR) 'Proceedings
of the 2nd TEMPUS Industrial Seminar Conference'
University Transylvania Brasov (July 1994)
Publication including 6 papers presented by visiting
TEMPUS EUacademics during their visits to Brasov.
Paper titles: 'Mission de conseil en organisation.
Le juste a temps', M. Charaix; 'The Evolution of CNC Machine Tools
and Ancillary Equipment', G. Simpson; 'Ideas versus Things' - De-industrialisation
and whither Design', I Black; 'A Plain Man's Guide to Engineering
Design, or Driving into the Unknown Head First - Carefully!', I. Black;
'CRIIF - Centre Robotique Integree Ile de France', J-G. Fontaine;
'Product Design in Romanian Manufacturing - Pointers for the 21st Century',
R. Velicu.
14. PROCEEDINGS OF PRASIC
'94 - ROMANIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER AIDED
DESIGN
A number of papers were publiched by TEMPUS academics,
e.g. 'Product Design in Romanian Industry - Pointers for the 21st Century',
R. Velicu and I. Black, 'The British Teaching Company Scheme - A
CAD/CAM Case Study', J.M. Ritchie, R.G. Dewar, C.J. Jenkinson.
15. NATIONAL TEMPUS OFFICE BUCHAREST
'Cooperarea Universitati/Intreprinderi - o Relatie cu Dublu Sens'
National Tempus Conference, University of Craiova,
15-16 November 1996
Although not published by the project, these
proceedings give a broad awareness of TEMPUS activities in Romania. Relevant
paper regarding JEP3077/JEN03077RO: 'The British Teaching Company Scheme
- a Succesful University/Enterprise Collaboration', J.M. Ritchie, G.
Gogu, I. Visa.
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