Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 657

Abstract: This paper illustrates how software products are realized and used into the training of the students from the Petroleum–Gas University of Ploiesti (PGUP) Romania, through the collaboration between the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics. A model of the circulation system of a drilling rig is built, in Simulink. This model includes: the mechanism of the reciprocating pump; the working system of the reciprocating pump; the smoothing system of the pump flow, using a gas charged dampener; the drive system of the reciprocating pump: diesel engine and torque converter.

Abstract: The paper presents a questionnaire elaborated for evaluating an academic educational program of the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Romania. The work was inspired by the attempt to introduce of Project Based Learning pedagogy method in the curricula of Romanian students of mechanical engineering.

Abstract: Materials engineering involves knowledge of the fundamental physics, chemistry and engineering of materials in order to elaborate, develop, and use materials with superior and new properties. The research, development and applications of materials are the major reasons behind the availability, cost reduction, innovations and improvements in all the fields of industry. Master's programs are designed to give you a solid (strong) education in the materials engineering field. Students entering a Master program have already earned a bachelor's degree and have solid acquirement of engineering. The program entails coursework, examinations and an internship or other applied experience. A master report is required to obtain the masters degree based on the researches during the stage. During a Master programme the students learn to approach complex issues from the perspective of different disciplines such as: characterisation of materials, thermodynamics, structurals transformations, technology of materials, properties of surfaces or initiation on research methods. By understanding the properties of materials, materials engineers create new materials with desired properties. Students entering a Ph.D. program have already earned a a masters degree in the field of „Materials engineering". Because of the nature of specialization the Ph.D. program tends to be smaller than master program. The international orientation of the practice stage approaches to of the Erasmus mobilites. A Ph.D. typically demonstrates a person's competence in research. Ph.D. students begin by taking courses and exams, go on to taking advanced seminars and preparing dissertation research. To complete their knowledges, they are continuing by researching, writing and completeing a dissertation thesis. The doctoral-level thesis, is the culmination of a Ph.D. candidate's research into a topic and is the major requirement of earning the doctorate. A doctoral degree is obviously a more advanced degree. However, it is long. Depending on the program, a PhD could take 4-8 years to complete. A PhD programs entails 3 years of coursework and a dissertation. During this these years the independent researchs projects are designed to cover new knowledge in your field and to be of publishable quality. Doctoral study offers the unique opportunity for an individual to develope intensive and prolonged research on a particular topic, which often leads to publication. The present paper presents the association of Romanian and French university teachers to educate students to prepare a Master diploma and to continue with cotutelle doctoral studies in the field of materials engineering.

Abstract: The proposed paper presents applications developed in 3D Studio MAX programme, by using the mapping techniques and the animation facilities available in this programme. These applications are frequently used in teaching technical drawing and they reveal the principles and methods for constructing and modelling different types of parts and their appropriate orthographic projections. Since the parts considered are parts that are usually met in engineering, the applications presented prove to be a helpfull tool for learning and education in engineering. Graphical representation and solids modelling are very important in teaching technical drawing and the applications developed on this purpose use the facilities available in the 3D Studio MAX programme the rendering, mapping and animation techniques and the experience of the author in teaching graphical subjects. The applications presented include different 3D shapes of parts and they are presented gradually, in a manner which facilitates the development of the spatial skills of the students, making easier the effort for understanding the connection between the shape of the part and the types and the minimum number of orthographic projections - views and/or sectional views needed for defining the part. The realism of the scenes created in the the 3D Studio MAX programme help students understand easily the shapes of solids and make quickly the connection between the spatial shape of the part and the appropriate number of orthographic projections needed for representing the part, making the lessons more atractive for the students.