ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The Department APPLIED
MECHANICS of the Galati University "Dunarea de Jos" was
established in 1952 and started its activities in the structure
of the Mechanical Engineering Faculty until present date. The
specific area operates as an academic and research unit with
the following objectives:
o The training of the students from university's faculties in
the fields: Mechanics, Mechanical Vibrations, Elasticity and
Plasticity, Strength of Materials, Marine
Technology, Naval Structures.
o The scientifically management of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
specialization
o Support of undergraduate and postgraduate - Master and Ph.D.
studies in the Department of Mechanics and Strength of
Materials to promote the education of young scientists.
o The conduction of original studies and projects in the fields
of Mechanical Engineering.
o The provision of services to industry, public institutions and
organizations on technical and scientific matters on the fields
of specialization of the Department.
The personnel of the
Department consist of Member of Staff of the Department of
APPLIED MECHANICS, Ph.D. Candidates.
The Areas of Department
are:
1. Mechanics and Mechanical
Vibrations
2. Strength of Materials
3. Marine Engineering
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of APPLIED
MECHANICS holds a long-standing experience in training,
research, design, development and simulation of mechanical
processes and systems. The infrastructure to support the above
activities consists of:
o Lecturer rooms: 2 (with 14 computers for each room)
o Laboratories: Numerical Mechanics, Mechanical Vibrations, and
Strength of Materials
o Software
o Internet server (on-line services).
ACTIVITY AREAS
The Department of APPLIED
MECHANICS is a structural part of the Mechanical Engineering
Faculty. In parallel to undergraduate studies (four years
duration) there is a very active Master and Ph.D. program,
which covers almost all the fields of Mechanical Engineering
Marine Engineering. In general, during the last 10 years, the
Department had very significant contributions to relative
Romanian Projects and European Union Projects.
FIELDS OF SCIENTIFICALLY
INTEREST
Marine Environment: This is
a relatively new research group, under coordination of Prof.
Eugen Rusu, whose activity is focused on the study of wave
climate and of the nearshore wave impact. Some research
directions are: Simulations with wave models for any scale
(generation, transformation and local, including the models
WW3, SWAN, STWAVE, REF/DIF). Analysis of 'in situ' measurements
and remotely sensed data, comparisons with model results, model
calibrations. Implementation of inverse modeling techniques and
of data assimilation schemes associated with the wave models.
Wave induced currents and
wave-current interactions. Methods to estimate the Stokes drift
and the influence of the molecular viscosity at the surface
boundary layer when this is contaminated by an inextensible
slick. Estimation of the nearshore wave induced currents using
the model SHORECIRC. Phenomena and processes associated with
the surf-zone.
Wave anomalies, freak waves
and storm waves. Focusing of wave energy and constructive
interferences. Changes and tendencies in the wave climate,
evaluations and projections concerning the medium to long-term
wave climate.
Offshore and ship
structures. Prof. Ionel Chirica and his scientific team have
carried out a systematic effort to develop skills and know-how
in the offshore and ship structures design and evaluation of
recorded problems of the Romanian requirements.
In the last 10 years the
most significant corresponding projects that were undertaken by
"Offshore and ship structures" Research Group are:
- Strength analysis of the
ships with large open decks
- Ultimate strength analysis
of the large ship structures
- Strain gauge measurements
of the ship systems in exploitation (naval shafts, rigging,
ship structures).
Marine Technology
The "Marine Technology"
Research Group was established in 1984 and started its
activities in the structure of the Mechanics and Strength of
Materials Department until present date. The research
group-Prof. Matulea, Assoc. Prof. I. Strat, Assoc. Prof. N.
Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. V. Popa, Assoc. Prof. I. Gavrilescu,
Assoc. Prof. D. Boazu- has carried out a systematic effort to
develop skills and know-how in the design and evaluation of
recorded problems of the Romanian offshore operations. The
specific Area operates as an academic and research unit with
the following objectives:
o The training of the
students from university's faculties in the field of Offshore
Technology
o Support of undergraduate
and postgraduate - Ph.D. studies in the Department of Mechanics
and Strength of Materials to promote the education of young scientists;
o The conduction of original
studies and projects in the fields:
o Of Hydrocarbon transfer
systems (mathematical modeling and software for pipeline,
risers, cost-benefit & safety analysis),
o Of Underwater vehicles
(mathematical modeling and software, acoustic detection, marine
environment protection, pollution),
o Of Marine safety (risk and
accident analysis, naval accidents, oil spill incidents,
databases, support decision tools, regulations) and
o The provision of services
to industry, public institutions and organizations on technical
and scientific matters on the fields of specialization of this
Area. The personnel of the "Marine Technology" Research Group
of University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati consist of Member of
Staff of the Department of Mechanics and Strength of Materials,
Ph.D. candidates.
NATIONAL PROGRAMMES
Prof. George BALAN
[1 ] Monitorizarea unui
strung utilizand o RNA. Grant Nr. 451/2002 Theme nr. 19 Cod
CNCSIS 451/2002 MEC - financed by MEC - National Ministry of
Education and Research -CNCSIS (National Counncil of the
Universities Scientifically Research)
Prof. Eugen RUSU
[1] Waves action on the
offshore structures. Grant nr. 177- financed by National
Ministry of Education - CNCSU
Prof. Ionel CHIRICA
[1] Studies and research
concerning the naval structure design to assure environmental
protection by safety increasing during navigation. Grant Nr.
36943/2000, Theme 4, Cod CNCSIS 860-financed by MEC -CNCSIS
[2] Studies and research
concerning the naval structure design to assure environmental
protection by safety increasing during navigation. Grant Nr.
34976/2001, Theme 5, Cod CNCSIS 311-financed by MEC -CNCSIS
[3] Studies and research
concerning the naval structure design to assure environmental
protection by safety increasing during navigation. Grant Nr.
33445/2002, Tema 10, Cod CNCSIS 100-financed by MEC -CNCSIS
Assoc. Prof. Ioan STRAT
1 Simultaneous installation
of the pipeline. Contract nr. 184/ 1998, beneficiary: S. C.
PETROSTAR S. A. Ploiesti.
Assoc. Prof. Nicoleta
TALMACIU
1 Technology for
installation of underwater energy cables. Contract nr. 174/
1997, beneficiary : S. C. PETROSTAR S. A. Ploiesti.
Prof. Iordan MATULEA
[1] HORIZONT 2000 thematic
direction: A10, Natural Resources, program 10.1, subprogram "
Explore and Exploitation of the offshore areas in the
continental platform of the Black Sea"- Project director:
Development of new techniques for the prediction of waves
conditions in the coastal environment with the National
Technical University of Athens- Grecia. Financed by MCT
(Ministry of Research and Technology).
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1 Motion stability of towed
underwater vehicles. Grant nr. 7007 / 1997, position 15/ 276 -
financed by National Ministry of Education - CNCSU (National
Concilium of the Universities Scientifically Research) -
Project Director. Research team: Prof. E. Rusu, Assoc. Prof. V.
Popa, Assoc. Prof. N. Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. I. Strat.
2 Dynamics of the offshore
hydrocarbon transfer systems. Grant nr.7007 /1997, position 30/
277. - financed by National Ministry of Education - CNCSU
(National Concilium of the Universities Scientifically
Research) - Project Director. Research team: Prof. E. Rusu,
Assoc. Prof. V. Popa, Assoc. Prof. N. Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. I.
Strat.
3 Dynamics of the offshore
hydrocarbon transfer systems. Grant nr. 5007/1996, position
1174. - financed by MEN -National Ministry of Education - CNCSU
(National Concilium of the Universities Scientifically
Research) - Project Director. Research team: Prof. E. Rusu,
Assoc. Prof. V. Popa, Assoc. Prof. N. Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. I.
Strat.
4 Motion stability of towed
underwater vehicles. Grant nr. 5007/1996, position 1173. -
financed by MEN-National Ministry of Education - CNCSU
(National Concilium of the Universities Scientifically
Research) - Project Director. Research team: Prof. E. Rusu,
Assoc. Prof. V. Popa, Assoc. Prof. N. Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. I.
Strat.
5 Dynamics of the offshore
hydrocarbon transfer systems. Grant nr. 4007/1995, position B
10 - financed by MEN-National Ministry of Education - CNCSU
(National Concilium of the Universities Scientifically
Research) - Project Director. Research team: Prof. E. Rusu,
Assoc. Prof. V. Popa, Assoc. Prof. N. Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. I.
Strat.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
2004-2008
[1] Project RTD- Integrated
Project in 6th Frame Program for Research of European
Commission. Network of excellence on Marine Structure. Acronym:
MARSTRUCT, Project Number: FP6-PLT-506141, Contract Number: Nr.
TNE3 - CT - 2003 - 506141. Consortium: 30 units from 19
countries- UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria,
Poland, Norway, Portugal, Romania. Project Leader: Prof. C.G
Soares, Portugal. Project leader at the University "Dunarea de
Jos" of Galati, Prof. Ionel Chirica
2002-2006
[2]. Project RTD- Research
and Technological Development Project. Program "Competive and
Sustainable Growth"- Acronym: SAFERELNET and NAS (Thematic
Network - Safety across industries). Project title: Safety and
Reliability of Industrial Products, Systems and Structures
(with NAS extension). Membership Agreement No.: [1/50]. Basic
Contract No. G1RT-CT-2001-05051. Consortium: 68 Europeans units
(24 university, 21 research institutes and diverse national
agencies) from 14 European countries (Portugal, England,
Germany, France, Swiss, Italy, Norway, Holland, Romania,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary,
Estonia). Project Lieder: Prof. Carlos Guedes Soares-Instituto
Superior Tecnico- Lisboa, Portugal; Local leader: Prof. Iordan
Matulea- from University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati-Romania.
Research team: Prof. Ionel Chirica, Prof. Mariana Dumitrescu,
Assoc. Prof. Ionel Gavrilescu, Assoc. Prof. Doina Boazu, Assoc.
Prof. Nicoleta Talmaciu, Assoc. Prof. Daniel Olaru.
1998 - 2000
3 Joint Research &
Technology Programmes. Title: Development of new techniques for
the prediction of waves conditions in the coastal environment -
1998- 2000. Approved by the Protocol of
Scientifically-Technical Collaboration between Greece and
Romania signed in Athens at 5 December 1997. Project number at
ANSTI 1062/26.08.1998. Additional Act No. 31/15.02.1999.
Programme Director: Prof. I. Matulea- University " Dunarea de
Jos" Galati- Romania; Programme Director: Prof. G.
Athanassoulis- National Technical University of Athens- Greece.
Financed by ANSTI (National Agency for Research, Technology and
Innovation - Romania) and Ministry of Development of Greece-
General Secretariat of Research and Technology Department).
Research team: Prof. Eugen Rusu, Assoc. Prof. Ioan Strat.
MOBILITY OF STUDENTS
Socrates-Erasmus Programmes
[1] Socrates Erasmus
Programme - Title: Mechanical Engineering. Contact person:
Prof. Philippe Rigo-Andre Hage Universite de Liege, Belgium.
Contact person: Prof. I.C.Matulea and Assoc. Prof. Ionel
Gavrilescu, University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Romania
[2] Programme Socrates
Erasmus- Title: Technology Offshore. Contact Person: Prof.
Carlos Guedes Soares- Unit of Marine Technology and
Engineering, Instituto Superior Tecnico - Lisboa, Portugal;
Contact Person: Prof. Iordan Matulea- University "Dunarea de
Jos" of Galati-Romania
[3] Programme Socrates-
Erasmus- Title: Offshore Technology. Contact Person: Prof.
Antonio Carlos Mendes-Universidade Da Beira Interior, Portugal;
Contact Person: Prof. I.C.Matulea, University "Dunarea de Jos"
of Galati, Romania
[3] Socrates Erasmus
Programme - Title: Other areas of study. Contact person: Prof.
T. Vrouwenvelder -Department of CIVIL ENGINEERING Stevinweg 1,
2628 CN Delft, THE NETHERLANDS (Netherlands). Contact person:
Prof. I.C.Matulea, Assoc.Prof.Victor Popa, University "Dunarea
de Jos" of Galati, Romania.
[4] Socrates Erasmus
Programme- Title: Noise Control in the Vehicles Construction.
Coordinator: Universidad de Valladolid- Spain. Cod: 29619- I C-
3 - 1998- 1 - ES- ERASMUS- EPS- 1. Contact persons: Prof.
Francisco Javier Santos Martin- Departimento INGENIERÍA
MECÁNICA E.T.S.I. Industriales. Universidad de Valladolid -
Spain; Prof.Iordan Matulea, Assoc. Prof. Nicoleta Talmaciu-
University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati-Romania
[5] Socrates Erasmus
Programme - Title: Dynamics of mechanisms. Contact person:
Prof. Antonio Manuel F.R.A. Goncalves Coelho, Antonio Mauro -
Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial Faculdade de
Ciencias e Tecnologia da UNL (Universidade Nova de Lisboa),
Portugal; Contact person: Prof. Iordan C.Matulea, Assoc. Prof.
Ioan Strat , University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Romania
[6] Programme
SOCRATES-ERASMUS-Title: Resources Management and Local
Development Network Coordinator: University ARISTOTELIO
PANEPISTIMIO Thessalonikis- Greece. Cod
31579-IC-3-1999-GR-ERASMUS-CDA-4. Director program: Prof.
George Balafoutas-University ARISTOTELIO - Tessalonikis- Grecia;
Program Director: Prof. Iordan Matulea - at the University "Dunarea
de Jos" of Galati-Romania. Consortium: Universite "MONTESQUIEU"
de Bordeaux- France, University of Liverpool-UK, and 20
universities of Romania.
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