Mihai-Constantin Balașa, S. Cuculici, C. Pantu, S. Mihai, A. Negrea, Mihai-Octavian Zdrafcu, D. Let, V. Filip, Ș. Cristea
{"title":"Using 3D Scanning Techniques in Orthopedic Systems Modeling","authors":"Mihai-Constantin Balașa, S. Cuculici, C. Pantu, S. Mihai, A. Negrea, Mihai-Octavian Zdrafcu, D. Let, V. Filip, Ș. Cristea","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Designing orthopedic implants with a long lifespan is essential for improving patients’ quality of life. It is necessary to develop new products with a high degree of personalization for the human body. Physicians and engineers analyzed the geometry and behavior of healthy joints’ motion under specific load conditions as well as the behavior over time and lifetime of orthopedic implants fitted to patients to improve their quality. The paper presents the way in which three-dimensional modeling techniques using specialized software (Catia, SolidWorks) can be combined with reverse engineering techniques (3D scanning) to optimize the design of orthopedic implants. The design of an implant consists of its three-dimensional modeling, as well as simulation of its integration into the human body, in order to analyze its behavior during motion. Therefore, it is necessary not only to 3D model the parts that make up the implant itself, but also to 3D model the bone to which the implant will be fitted. The paper highlights the complementarity of the classic modeling techniques with the reverse engineering techniques, which is necessary because the design of the parts that make up the implant itself can be achieved by specialized software modeling techniques, while the bones, having complex geometries, are better suited to 3D Modeling by scanning.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"17 1","pages":"41 - 47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80220710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methods of Determining Sock Values and the Distance Between Axes of the Gearboxteething Using a Fitted Tooth Engagement","authors":"D. Stanciu, G. Gheorghe","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract There are several constructive variants of devices built for complex control of engagement on both sides aimed at controlling both internal and external shocks, all of which featuring a standard wheel compound. By the method of forced tooth engagement fitted between the standard wheel and the measuring wheel and using the spectral analysis, constructive errors of the gear wheels can be quickly determined, especially those consisting in shocks and the variation of the distance between the axes, errors that severely impact on operation. At the National Institute of Research and Development in Mechatronics and Measurement Technique was developed a device used to control shock values and the distance between the axis of the gearboxes (for four of the gearbox speeds) by means of forced engagement and complex harmonic analysis.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"39 1","pages":"48 - 52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84218754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Porous Metallic Biomaterials Processing (Review) Part 1: Compaction, Sintering Behavior, Properties and Medical Applications","authors":"I. Popescu, R. Vidu, V. Bratu","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0015","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Over the last few decades, researchers has been focused on the study of processing using different methods of new biocompatible and/or biodegradable materials such as permanent or temporary medical implants in reconstructive surgery. The advantages of obtaining biomedical implants by Powder Metallurgy (P/M) techniques are (i) obtaining the near-net-shaped with complex forms, (ii) making materials with controlled porosity or (iii) making mechanically resistant sintered metallic materials used as reinforcing elements for ceramic/polymeric biocompatible materials. In this first part of the 2-part review, the most used and newest metallic biomaterials obtained by P/M methods are presented, along with their compaction and sintering behavior and the properties of the porous biomaterials studied in correlation with the biomedical domain of application.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"28 1","pages":"28 - 40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82658238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Avram, D. Ungureanu, N. Angelescu, J. L. Barroso de Aguiar
{"title":"A Comparative Study on the Properties of Potentially Bioactive Glasses Obtained by Sol-Gel Technique and by Melting Mixtures of Oxides","authors":"D. Avram, D. Ungureanu, N. Angelescu, J. L. Barroso de Aguiar","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0013","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Phosphocalcic glasses, based on ternary system SiO2 - CaO- P2O5 and those doped with copper (SiO2 – CaO - P2O5 - Cu2O) can be obtained by the traditional method of sub-cooling melts or modern methods such as process that uses mechanical energy, neutrons action, deposition in thin layers or by sol-gel technique. This paper shows the experimental results of three compositional phosphocalcic glasses: 50% SiO2 - 43% CaO - 7% P2O5, 50% SiO2 - 38% CaO - 7% P2O5 - 5% Cu2O obtained through sol-gel method and 45% SiO2 - 22.5% CaO - 22.5 Na2O - 5% P2O5 - 5% Cu2O obtained by melting. In order to study their bioactivity, the three compositions were structural analyzed by X-ray diffraction method. In this case the apatite formation was highlighted after soaked in simulated body fluid, but also other compounds (CaCO3 and CuO) resulting from the same process were observed. In case of the melting glass apatite formation has not been highlighted. The functional groups present in the structure of glasses before and after soaking (PO43−, CO32− and HO−) were highlighted by the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The elemental chemical composition was confirmed by elemental analysis WD-XRF. The morphology of sol-gel glass powders was revealed by SEM analysis. All glass compositions were tested in terms of antibacterial activity in vitro.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"40 1","pages":"18 - 24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85831687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Measurements Results Achieve for Proactive Maintenace with Vibro-Expert Diagnosis System","authors":"Ionel Rusa, Cornel Marin, Marius Baidoc","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract One important objectives of proactive maintenance are the knowledge of the technical state of machinery, the intelligent planning of interventions according to the diagnosis technique, identification and correction of assembling errors. The aim of this paper is to present a new case on the vibrations diagnosis of hydro-aggregate CAMPELA - CHE Dubasari (MOLDOVA). The VIBRO EXPERT diagnostic system used on the CAPMELA hydro-aggregate is designed to measure, monitor, diagnose, and analyze the technical and functional parameters in order to safe use of the hydro-aggregate turbine, using the vibrations data measurement. The proactive maintenance concept is being used more and more thanks to the development of these intelligent monitoring and control systems, in order to prevent interruptions due to major failures.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"12 1","pages":"53 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87509013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of 7075 Aluminium Alloy Joints","authors":"I. Peter, M. Rosso","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0011","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract High-strength EN AW 7075 Al-based alloy (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu) is currently employed in many industrial fields where excellent mechanical performances of structural components are required. In contrast to the many positive features this alloy presents, it is not fusion weldable, because it is subjected to solidification and liquation cracking. In this paper, the possibility to weld low thickness plates, made of 7075 aluminum alloy, by the tungsten inert gas welding technique will be presented. Two types of welding have been performed: for the former one, welding involves only one surface, while for the second one, welding has been carried out on both faces of the plates. After welding, microstructural analysis and mechanical properties investigations have been carried out. The present research highlights that the mechanical properties evolution is affected by the welding procedure. In particular, the mechanical strength reached for the samples welded on both faces, in the proposed setting, is comparable to that of the un-welded alloys.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"14 1","pages":"11 - 7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77813505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intelligent 3D Video-Laser System for Measuring Distance and Avoidance of Obstruct Obstacles Integrable Into Robotic Platforms","authors":"D. Angelescu, G. Gheorghe","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0020","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Outcome of the scientific concerns from the Doctoral School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Valahia University of Târgovişte in the field of unconventional measurements using non-contact laser technique, the scientific work “Intelligent 3D video-laser system for measuring distance and avoidance of obstruct obstacles integrable into robotic platforms” is a work in progress being in the experimental phase of single-channel testing. The system is designed for robotic platforms for special interventions in high-risk work environments, with the main goal of an active, real-time 3D spatial stereo interface for the operator who manages the robotic platform remotely. 3D imaging and real-time measurements of distances provide the operator of the robotic intervention platform with the ability to perform extremely precise maneuvers. The scientific work ultimately results in an intelligent integral system that can predict the emergence of an obstacle to the robotic platform movement, thus determining the distance in real time to it. The measuring distance is between 0 m - 40 m, with an accuracy of +/−0.5 cm being synchronized with the video system with a clear visual area from 0.05 m to infinity. The 3D video laser system can simultaneously shoot movie or single images of the obstacle, storing data in 3D, photo or video digital formats, both locally in non-volatile memory or externally thru any GPSR network to the operator and / or to a control center. In later development, the measurement system will be coupled to a GPS network for auto location of position and architected with a self-defense and offensive module mounted on the mobile robotic platform. Thus, this complex project combines in a unified knowledge of Mechatronics, Integronics, Cyber-Mix Mechatronics, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"27 1","pages":"78 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88056239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Stoian, M. Enescu, V. Bratu, C. Rusănescu, F. Anghelina
{"title":"Study on Influence of Microstructure and Thermal Treatment on Magnetic Losses from Non-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel","authors":"E. Stoian, M. Enescu, V. Bratu, C. Rusănescu, F. Anghelina","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Non/oriented electrical sheets are sheets tailored to produce specific properties and are produced from Fe-Si or Fe-Si-Al alloys. Non-oriented electrical steel sheets are incorporated into a wide range of equipment, from the simplest domestic appliances to hybrid and pure electric vehicles. In studying about the magnetic, there have a lot of method can be used for the different experiment requirement such as measuring magnetic flux, nominal loss and other objectives. During electrical steel processing, there are usually small variations in both chemical composition and thickness in the hot-rolled material that may lead to different magnetic properties for the same steel grade. Therefore, it is of great importance to know the effects of such variations on the final microstructure and magnetic properties of these steels. The purpose of this work was to study microstructural changes of the bands investigated during processing occurring siliceous strips with non-oriented grains. The second aim was to study the influence of grain size on the total magnetic losses at 1.0 T and 1.5 T. Materials 10 rolls intended to be processed into quality electrical steel M400-50A (according to EN 100027-1) were analyzed with metallographic microscope Neophet 32 and the magnetic characteristics was made with Epstein frame according IEC 6040/4-2, with an exiting current frequency of 50Hz at 1.5T and 1.0T induction after aging treatment of 225°C for 24 hours. Sample for light microscopy observation were prepared by polishing and etching in 5% Nital.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"161 1","pages":"12 - 17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86791887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Concepts on Making of Mechatronic and Cyber-Mix-Mechatronic Systems","authors":"G. Gheorghe, V. Bratu, Adriana Cîrstoiu, V. Despa","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The scientific paper presents in summary the new concepts regarding the realization of cyber-mix-mechatronic systems with different industrial and societal applications.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"15 1","pages":"68 - 77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88493102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Angelescu, C. Stancu, S. Amziane, V. Bratu, E. Stoian
{"title":"Study on Hydration and Strengthening of High Alumina Cements","authors":"N. Angelescu, C. Stancu, S. Amziane, V. Bratu, E. Stoian","doi":"10.1515/bsmm-2017-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/bsmm-2017-0004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Refractory concretes based on aluminous cements are used with great success in areas where high temperatures are required. The mineralogical composition of the high alumina cement is the main factor which gives the physical and mechanical properties at high temperatures of refractory monolithic materials. It is therefore desirable to use high alumina cements based on mineralogical compounds with high refractoriness, because in the end those beneficial properties can be found in the final product - refractory concrete. The aim of this paper is to design, realize and characterize different compositions of high alumina cements based on mineralogical compounds with the highest refractory from the CaO-Al2O3 binary system (i.e. CA, CA2, and CA6), and to find ways of hydraulic activation of calcium hexa aluminate, also.","PeriodicalId":30754,"journal":{"name":"Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University Materials and Mechanics","volume":"351 1","pages":"22 - 27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77787493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}