PUBLICATIONS


I. Aerodynamics.

  1. Calculation of the Corrections in Wind Tunnels Composed by Circular Arcs. Presented at the Romanian Academy of Sciences, 1945.
  2. The Aerodynamic Design of Windmills, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, Academia R.P.R., vol. IV, 1952.
  3. Sur les Caracteristiques des Ailes Rectangulaires en Derive et a Axe Parabolique(with E. Carafoli). Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences, Paris, 1947
  4. Sur le Calcul des Ailes Rectangulaires en Fleche, (with E. Carafoli). Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences, Paris, 1957
  5. On the Theory of Swept-back and Yawed Wings (with E. Carafoli). Presented at the Romanian Academy.
  6. Some Elements concerning the Aerodynamic Drag at Very High Altitudes and Speed, Presented at the University of Bucharest, 1960.
  7. , Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, t.II.


    II. Airplane and Rocket Mechanics.

    1. Une Nouvelle Methode pour le Calcul des Performances d'un Avion , Bulletin de Mathematiques et de Physique de l'Ecole Polytechnique de Bucarest, 1939.
    2. Sur la Stabilite Statique Longitudinale des Biplans. Bulletin de l'Ecole Polytechnique de Bucarest, 1942.
    3. Study of the Horizontal Flight Paths of Airplanes. Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, Academia R.P.R., vol.II, 1951 (also published in Russian).
    4. Problems of Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, a volume edited by the Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, 1942.
    5. Study of the Non Steady Motion of Airplanes on a Vertical Trajectory , (with E. Moisei) Revista Universitatii si a Politechnicei (Bucharest), t.I.
    6. Study of the Steady Gliding of Airplanes, (with C. Matei) Revista Universitatii (Bucharest) , t.II.
    7. On the Descent Motion of Rockets, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata VIII,3, 1957.
    8. Phugoid Paths of High Speed Aircrafts, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, t.VI, 2, 1961.
    9. On the Motion of a Rocket in Resisting Medium. I. Ascending Motion, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, VI, 4, 1961.
    10. On the Motion of a Rocket in Resisting Medium. II. Effect of Earth Curvature, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, VII, 4, 1962.
    11. Study of a Class of Airplane Motions, (with V. Ionescu) Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, VI,5, 1961
    12. Range of Ballistic Rockets, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, VII, 6, 1962.
    13. A Method for the Study of Lifting Oscillatory Re-entries, (with L. Beiner) Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, Serie de Mecanique Appliquee, t.15, 1, 1970
    14. An Analytic Solution of the Atmospheric Re-entry Equations, Presented (with L. Beiner), presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
    15. On the Equations of the General Spatial Motion of Rockets, (with F. Moraru), presented at the Scientific Conference of the Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, 1970.
    16. On the Integration of the Equations of the General Motion of Rockets and the Variation of the Angle of Attack, (with F. Moraru) presented at the Scientific Conference of the Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, 1970
    17. A Method for Studying the Mechanics of Atmospheric Re-entry, Zeitschrift fur Flugwissenschaften D.G.L.R. (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Luft und Raumfahrt, V.)
    18. On the Parameters which Influence the Fuel Consumption and Efficiency of Airplanes (with L. Stanoiu). Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata, t. 20, 2, 1970


      III Fluid Mechanics.

      1. The General Solution of the Hydrodynamic Lubrication Equations, Presented at the Romanian Academy, 1954.
      2. The Equations of Gas Lubrication, presented at the Romanian Academy, 1954.
      3. The Motion of Viscous Fluids Between Solid Boundaries with General Relative Motion. Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata, 1, 1956.
      4. Quelques Generalizations Concernant le Mouvement Laminaire des Fluides Visqueux, Proceedings of the IXth International Congress of Applied Mechanics, Brussels, 1956.
      5. Hidro-Aerodinamica Lubrificatiei (Theory of Lubrication), one vol. 566 pp., published by the Romanian Academy. Also translated in U.S.A. and published by Stanford and Oxford Publishing Houses. The english edition contains, with respect to the romanian one, many additions and new chapters, among those the explicit solution of the bidimensional pressure distribution in the case of variable viscosity, the turbulent lubrication, etc. In the editor's foreword the work is considered as the most complete presentation of the lubrication theory.
      6. Mouvement en couches minces des fluides a viscosite variable , unpublished.
      7. Lubricant Fluid Films With Directional Variable Viscosity, (with S.M. Rohde). ASME Transactions, Journal of Lubrication Technology, April 1974, pp. 267-274
      8. Quasi-Potential Flows in Fluid Films, General Motors Research Publication #1668, August 1974.
      9. Pressure Field and Inertia Effects in Quasi-Potential Fluid Films, General Motors Research Publication #1756, December 1974.
      10. Flow Characteristics and Pressure Head Build-Up at the Inlet of Narrow Passages, ASME Transactions, Journal of Lubrication Technology, Vol.100, January 1978, pp. 47-55.
      11. Flow and Pressure Head at the Inlet of Narrow Passages, Without Upstream Free Surface, General Motors Research Publication #3516, January 1981, ASME Transactions.


        IV. Lubrication.

        1. On Bearing Lubrication Theory, presented at the Romanian Academy, 1950.
        2. The Pressure Distribution in Bearings with Variable Loading, Romanian Academy, Buletin Stiintific, vol.iii, #2-4, 1951.
        3. A General Method for the Study of the Motion in Lubricating Films Between Two Surfaces of Finite Dimensions, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, Romanian Academy, vol.ii, 1951.
        4. Considerations on the Calculation of Sliding Bearings, Romanian Academy, Buletin Stiintific Sectia III,vol.IV, #3-4, 1952.
        5. Bearings with Variable Geometry, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, vol.V, 1954.
        6. The Design of Bearings with Variable Loads, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, vol.IV, 1953.
        7. The Pressure Distribution in Fitted Bearings, Romanian Academy, Buletin Stiintific, Sectia III, 1953.
        8. Modern Principles in Bearing Design, Metalurgia, #11-12, 1953.
        9. Experimental Researches on Sliding Bearings, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata #1-2, 1955.
        10. The Stability of the Motion in Circular Bearings, Buletinul Institutului Politechnic Bucuresti, vol.XIX, fasc.l-2, June 1957.
        11. The Stability of the MOtion in Dynamically Loaded Bearings, Comunicarile Academiei Romane, vol.V #12, 1955. LI> Contributions a l'Etude de la Lubrification Hydrodynamique, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, #1, 1956.
        12. Considerations on Bearings with Respect to Their Thermic Study, (with V. Constantinescu). Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, vol.V, #1-2, 1954
        13. On the Boundary Conditions in Lubrication Problem, (with A. Nica). Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata, vol.VIII, #1, 1957
        14. La Stabilite du Mouvement dans les Paliers a Charge Dynamique, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, #2, 1956.
        15. Le Calcul des Paliers Lisses Soumis a des Forces Variables, Revue des Sciences Techniques, 1955.
        16. On the Boundary Conditions and Oil Flow in Complete Journal Bearings, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, #1, 1957.
        17. Pressures and Overall Characteristics in Lubrication of Cylindrical Surfaces with Rolling and Sliding Motions, (with A. Nica). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.III, #1, 1958
        18. Lubrication of Porous Bodies, Works of the Third Unional Conference o Lubrication and Wear, Moskwa, vol.III, 1960, Izd. Akad. Nauk, USSR.
        19. Influence of the Law of Variation of the Mixing Length on the Turbulent Motion in the Lubricant Layer, (with V. Constantinescu). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.V, #6, 1960
        20. Generalisation de l'Equation de Reynolds a l'Etude de la Lubrification en Regime Turbulent, (with V. Constantinescu). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee The Two Dimensional Problem of Incompressible Turbulent Lubrication in Case of Variable Viscosity, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.5, #5, 1960
        21. Three Dimensional Lubrication of Short Bearings at High Speeds, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.V, #4, 1960.
        22. Gas Lubrication, Synthesis, (with V. Constantinescu). Presented at the 10th Anniversary of the Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy), July 1960
        23. Boundary Conditions in Lubrication, Synthesis, (with A. Nica). Presented at the 10th Anniversary of the Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy), July 1960,
        24. Calculation of Sliding Bearings, (with V. Constantinescu and A. Nica). Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica Aplicata, vol. IX, #6, 1960
        25. Effects of Fluid Film Pressure on Hydrodynamic Lubrication, ASLE Transactions vol.III, #2, 1961.
        26. On High Speed Self-Acting Gas Bearings, (with V. Constantinescu). Proceedings of the First International Symposion on Gas Lubrication, Washington, 1959.
        27. The Influence of the Lubricant Supply Conditions on Sliding Bearing Operation, (with A. Nica). Metalurgia si Constructia de Masini, vol. XI, #10.
        28. Sliding Bearings, one volume 435 pp. (with V. Constantinescu, G. Vasilca, A. Nica and O. Bita), published by the Romanian Academy, 1961
        29. Hydrodynamic Lubrication of Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol. VIII, #3, 1963.
        30. Effects of the Microgeometry of Surfaces on Lubrication, I. The Two Dimensional Problem, Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.VIII, #6, 1963.
        31. On the Mechanics of Non-Newtonian Media, Transactions of the ASME, 1964.
        32. Sliding Bearings (a reviewed and enlarged version of Boundary Conditions in Lubrication, Synthesis) published in Russian, 1964.
        33. On the Field of Temperatures in Lubricating Films, ASME Transactions, Journal of Basic Engineering, 1967.
        34. Micro and Macrogeometry Effects on Pressure in Three Dimensional Lubrication, I. Plane Surfaces, (with H. Pascal). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.IX, #3, 1966
        35. The Temperature Field in Lubricating Films of Journal Bearings, (with A. Nica). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.IX, #2, 1966
        36. On the Field of Temperatures in Lubricating Films, (with A. Nica). ASME Transactions, Journal of Lubrication Technology, October 1967
        37. Boundary Conditions of a Viscous Flow between Surfaces with Rolling and Sliding Motion, ASME Transactions, Journal of Lubrication Technology, January 1968.
        38. On the Possibilities of Characterizing Non-Newtonian Media, (with S. Nedelcu and L. Stanoiu). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol.XIV, #3, pp. 427-436, Bucharest, 1969
        39. A Thermodynamic Analysis of Sliding Bearings, (with A. Nica and L. Beiner). Revue de Mecanique Appliquee, vol. XV, #5, 1970
        40. Considerations on the Mechanics of Non-Newtonian Media, with Application to Lubrication, (with S. Nedelcu). Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, 1971.
        41. On Some General Forms of the Stress Tensor in the Case of Media with Rheological Behaviour, (with S. Nedelcu). Presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
        42. Considerations on the Motion in Thin Layers of Non-Newtonian Media and the Corresponding Velocity Profiles, (with L. Stanoiu). Presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
        43. Pressure Distribution in Bearings with Lobes, (with H. Pascal and G. Marin). Presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
        44. On the Nature of the Contact in Rolling Motion of Circular Surfaces, (with (O. Bita and I. Dinca). Presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
        45. Solutions for a Simultaneous Treatise of Sliding Bearings Problems with Hydrodynamic, Thermic and Macrogeometric Distortions, (with L. Beiner and A. Nica). Presented at the National Conference of Applied Mechanics, Bucharest, 1969
        46. On the Lubrication of Bearings with Time Dependent Geometry, (with L. Stanoiu). Presented at the Limits of Lubrication Conference, London, 1971
        47. On the Separation Line of Fluid Films, (with P. Scott). Presented at the Limits of Lubrication Conference, London, 1971
        48. A Solution of the Thermohydrodynamic Problem for Exponential Lubricating Films, (with B. Degueurce). GM Research Laboratories publication GMR-1370, Warren, MI., November 1972. ASLE Transactions, vol.l7, #2, pp. 84-91
        49. On the Lubrication of Bearings with Time Variable Geometry, (with L. Stanoiu). General Motors Research Report, #1406, Warren, MI., May 1973
        50. Lubricant Fluid Films with Directinal Variable Viscosity , (with S. M. Rohde), Journal of Lubrication Technology - Transactions of ASME, April 1974, pp. 267-274. Paper No. 73-Lub-29 presented at the ASME-ASLE Joint Lubrication Conference, Atlanta, Ga., October, 1973.
        51. Quai-potential Flows in Fluid Films, GM Research Laboratories publication GMR-1668, Warren, MI., August 1974.
        52. Pressure Field and Inertia Effects in Quasi-potential Fluid Films, GM Research Laboratories publication GMR-1756, Warren, MI., December 1974.
        53. *Theory of Lubrication with Ferrofluids: Application to Short Bearings, GM Research Laboratories publication EM-269, Warren, MI., July 1975. GM Restricted.
        54. *Lubricant Supply and Flow over the Swash Plate of Crankless Engines, GM Research Laboratories publication EM-294, Warren, MI., August 1976. GM Restricted.
        55. *Overall Characteristics of Bearings Lubricated with Ferrofluids, GM Research Laboratories publication EM-309, Warren, MI., February 1977. GM Restricted.
        56. *On the Mechanics of the Swash Plate Engine with Skewed Pistons , GM Research Laboratories publication EM-317, Warren, MI., April 1977. GM Restricted.
        57. Flow Characteristics and pressure Head Build-Up at the Inlet of Narrow Passages, Journal of Lubrication Technology - Transactions of the ASME, Paper No. 77-Lub-23, presented at the ASLE-ASME Joint Lubrication Conference , Kansas City, Mo., October 1977.
        58. Lubrication with Micropolar Liquids and Its Applications to Short Bearings, GM Research Laboratories publication GMR-2703, Warren, MI., April 1978.
        59. *Kinematics and Hydrodynamic Pressure Equation for Swashplate- Slider Contacts, GM Research Laboratories publication EM-403, Warren, MI., January 1979. GM Restricted.
        60. A Theory of Boundary Lubricant Slippage. Analysis and Experiment, General Motors Research Report #2917, February 1979.
        61. Lubrication with Micropolar Liquids and Its Applications to Short Bearings, Journal of Lubrication Technology, Vol. 101, No.3, July 1979.
        62. *Flow and pressure Head at the Inlet of Narrow Passages, without Upstream free Surface, GM Research Laboratories publication ME-17, Warren, MI., February 1980. GM Restricted.
        63. *Slider Bearing Operation with Boundary Lubricant Slippage, GM Research Laboratories publication ME-22, Warren, MI., April 1980. GM Restricted.
        64. Slippage Phenomena at the Interface between the absorbed Layer and the Bulk of the Lubricant: Theory and Experiment , (with L. Rozeanu), WEAR, 64 (1980), pp. 245-257.
        65. Fluid Flow and Pressure Distribution in Ferromagnetic Films, GM Research Laboratories publication GMR-3355, Warren, MI., September 1980; Libertas Mathematica, vol.I, 1981, pp. 173-192.
        66. Lubrication with Micropolar Liquids and its Application to Short Bearings, ASME Transactions, Journal of Lubrication Technology, vol.l01, July 1979, pp. 356-363.
        67. *Thin Film Two Phase Flow with Application to Slider Bearing Lubrication, GM Research Laboratories publication ME-44, Warren, MI., February 1981. GM Restricted.
        68. Theory of Lubrication with Ferrofluids: Application to Short Bearings, Genera Motors Research Report #3356, Journal of Lubrication Technology - Transactions of the ASME, Paper No. 81-Lub-39, presented at the ASME-ASLE Joint Lubrication Conference, New Orleans, La., October 1981.
        69. Flow and Pressure Head at the Inlet of Narrow Passages, without Upstream Free Surface, Journal of Lubrication Technology, Vol. 104, April 1982, pp. 196-202. Paper No. 81-Lub-41 presented at the ASME-ASLE Joint Lubrication Conference, New Orleans, La., October 1981
        70. *Clutch Oil Flow, GM Research Laboratories publication ME-78, Warren, MI., July 1982. GM Restricted.
        71. *Flywheel Windage Losses and Heating Effects, GM Research Laboratories publication FX-9/ME-96, Warren, MI., April 1983. GM Restricted.
        72. **Magnequench Flow Mechanics, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-25, Warren, MI., February 1984. GM Restricted.
        73. **Magnequench Flow Mechanics: Axisymmetric Jet Flow, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-26, Warren, MI., February 1984. GM Restricted.
        74. **Viscous Effects in Magnequench Jet Flow, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-27, Warren, MI., February 1984. GM Restricted.
        75. **Dynamics of Magnequench Jet Flow: Jet Oscillations and Stability , GM Research Laboratories publication FM-28, Warren, MI., February 1984. GM Restricted.
        76. **Modeling the Flow for Expanded Foot Casting, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-41, Warren, MI., August 1984. GM Restricted.
        77. **Magnequench Heat Flow, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-57, Warren, MI., February 1985. GM Restricted.
        78. **Windage Effects in Magnequench Expanded Foot and Jet Casting Flow, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-62, Warren, MI., June 1985. GM Restricted.
        79. **Analysis of the Magnequench Discharge Flow from Circular and rectangular Orifices in Expanded Foot and jet casting, GM Research Laboratories publication FM-66, Warren, MI., July 1985. GM Restricted.


        V. Machine Building.

        1. Scientific Research in Machine Building, Studii si Cercetari de Mecanica si Metalurgie, vol.V, #1-2, 1954.
        2. Research on Metal Cutting and Running-in at the Institute of Applied Mechanics, Presented at the Conference on Metal Cutting and Running-in Technology, Bucharest, December 1960.
        3. Etude theorique d'un palier de turbine elliptique a quatre rainures axiales et a une rainure circonferentielle , (with B. Degueurce), Electricite de France, Direction des Etudes et Recherces, Chatou, 1972.


          4. VI. Courses Delivered at the Polytechnic Institute in Bucharest.

          1. Airplane and Rocket Mechanics.
          2. Rocket Dynamics and Astronautics.
          3. Airplane Operation and Airports.
          4. Pumps and Compressors.


            VII. Memorandums and Internal Reports.

            1. Study of the Technologic and Economical Basis for the Construction of Automobiles, Trucks and Motorcycles.
            2. Determination of the Oil Change Intervals for Automotive Engines.
            3. On the Possibility of Using an All-Seasons Oil Type for Automotive Engines.
            4. Measures for the Prevention of Overheating of the Railway Bearings.
            5. Possibilities for Characterizing the Friction Materials.
            6. Study of the Piston-Cylinder Wear of the Romanian Diesel Engines, Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy),1960.
            7. Application of the Chemical Running-in to the Truck Engines After General Overhaul, Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy), 1961.
            8. Study of the Wear in Friction Couples of Internal Combustion Engines: The Crankpin Bearing, Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy), 1961.
            9. Researches on the Heat Transfer in Hydrodynamic Lubrication with Applications to the Calculation of Turbine Bearings, Institute of Applied Mechanics (Romanian Academy), 1961.


              VIII. Miscellanea.

              1. Some Aspects of the Development of the Mechanical Sciences in Romania, Nature.
              2. Progresses in Aviation. New Machines and Their Characteristics, Veac Nou (New Era), 1962.
              3. A Pioneer of the Modern Aerodynamics::I.Stroescu, Revista Transporturilor, January 1962.
              4. The Contribution of the Romanian Scholars to the International Science, public lecture, Bucharest, 1964.
              5. The Dynamics of the Transition from Basic Research to Applied Research, A Section of the volume "The Scientific Revolution and the Contemporary Technology", 1967.
              6. Tribology, Its Field and Applications, Progresele Stiintei (Progresses of Science) vol. VI, #2, 1970.
              7. The Personality and Work of Henri Coanda, Progresele Stiintei (Advances of Science), vol.VI, #2, 1970.
              8. Actual Concepts and Trends in Aerospace Technique, Progresele Stiintei (Advances of Science) vol.VII, 1971.

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