LATVIAN MATERIALS SCIENTISTS (COMPOSITES)

Latvian Academy of Sciences

LATVIAN MATERIALS SCIENTISTS (COMPOSITES)

© Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2001

Last updated: May, 2004

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Janis ANDERSONS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Andersons, Y.Leterrier, I.Fescenko. Analysis of the initial fragmentation stage of oxide coatings on polymer substrates under uniaxial tension. – Thin Solid Films, 2003, vol.434, pp.203-215.

Born: 1964, Karsava, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3313. Fax: +371 782 0467.
E-mail: janis@pmi.lv

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Andrejs ANISKEVICH, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Aniskevich, J.Jansons, O.Plushchik. Moisture sorption and its effect on mechanical properties of polymer materials. – In: Water Transport in Synthetic Polymers (Eds.A.L.Iordanskii, O.Startsev, and G.E.Zailov), ISBN: 1-59033-886-3, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2003.
M.A.Aiello, M.Frigione, M.Leone, A.N.Aniskevich, O.A.Plushchik. Effect of temperature on mechanical performances of CFRP rebars. – Proceedings of 24^th International SAMPE Europe Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, Paris, France, 1-3 April 2003, pp.239-249.

Born: 1957, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3303. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: andrej@pmi.lv

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Klara ANISKEVICH, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Polymer Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

K.Aniskevich, J.Hristova, J.Jansons. Physical aging of polymer concrete during creep. - J. Applied Polymer Sciences, 2003, vol.89, Iss.13, pp.3427-3431.

Born: 1956, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3120. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: polmech@edi.lv

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Aleksandrs ARNAUTOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A. K. Arnautov and Yu. M. Tarnopol'skii. Longitudinal flexure as a method for determining the flexural strength of composite materials. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2004, vol.40, No 1, pp. 17-28.

Born: 1952, Gulbene, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3118. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: compstr7@edi.lv

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Ilze BEVERTE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Beverte. Deformation model of monotropic plastic foams in shear perpendicularly to the isotropy plane. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.39, No 5, pp.399-406.

Born: 1958, Plunge, Lithuania

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3307. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: beverte@pmi.lv

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Janis BRAUNS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Technological Mechanics of Composite Building Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Brauns, K.Rocens. Estimation of technological stresses in wood composites. – Proceedings of 3^rd International Conference “Strength, Durability and Stability of Materials and Structures”, Kaunas, Lithuania, Tehnologija, 2003, pp.10-23

Born: 1940, Dobele, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Institute of Structural Engineering and Reconstruction
Azenes iela 16, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9184. Fax: +371 708 9121.
E-mail: braun@latnet.lv

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Ksenija CIRULE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Terminology of Mechanics
- Tribology

Recent/Representative Publication

K.Tsirule, E.Tyunina. Viscoelastic and deformational properties of polymers under high pressure. In:High-Pressure Chemistry&Physics of Polymers (Ed.A.Kovarskii), Boca Raton:CRC Press,1994, pp.59-115.
Latvian Defining Dictionary of the Basic Term in Mechanics (Latvian, English, German, Russian), Riga: Latvian National Mechanics Committee, 2001, 264p. Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3121. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: cirule@pmi.lv

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Yelena FAITELSON, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Structure and Properties of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

E.A.Faitelson, V.P.Korhov, M.G.Kamensky. Temperature dependence of thermal expansion anisotropy of spatially reinforced composites based on multi-layer fabrics. – Proceedings of International conference “Baltic Polymer Symposium 2003”, Jurmala, Latvia, 2003, p.78.
E. A.Faitelson. V. P. Korkhov, A. N. Aniskevich, and O. A. Starkova. Effects of moisture and stresses on the structure and properties of polyester resin. Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2004, vol.40, No 1, pp. 57-66

Born: 1938, Ukraine

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3326. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: polmech@edi.lv

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Juris JANSONS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Aniskevich, J.Jansons, O.Plushchik. Moisture sorption and its effect on mechanical properties of polymer materials. – In: Water Transport in Synthetic Polymers (Eds.A.L.Iordanskii, O.Startsev, and G.E.Zailov), ISBN: 1-59033-886-3, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2003.
K.Aniskevich., J.Hristova, J.Jansons. Deformational properties of polymer concrete during long-term exposure to water. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, No. 2, pp.111-118.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 1145. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: jansons@pmi.lv

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Martins KALNINS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials science
- Polymer composite systems

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Maksimov, R.M.Meri, M.Kalnins, J.Zicans. Mechanical properties of the blends of polyethylene with poly(ethyleneterephtalate). - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 3, pp.189-196.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Polymer Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089219. Fax: +371 7 90140
E-mail: martk@parks.lv

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Valdis KALKIS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Materials science
- radiation modified polymer composite systems
- thermosetting materials with prognostic exploitation properties

Recent/Representative Publication

D.Pizele, T.Ivanova, R.Merijs Meri, J.Zicans, V.Kalkis. Physical properties of the low density polyethylene (LDPE)/ethylene-a-octene copolymer (EOC) blends. – Proceedings of International conference “Baltic Polymer Symposium 2003”, Jurmala, Latvia, 2003, pp.194-198

Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia
Kr. Valdemara iela 48, Riga, LV 1013, Latvia

Phone: +371 7377436. Fax: +371 7289548.
E-mail: kalkisv@mail.navigators.lv

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Martins KLEINHOFS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Strength Analysis of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

M.A.Kleinhoff, V.P.Pavelko, I.V.Pavelko. Fracture model for a thin layer of a fibrous composite. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.39, No 6, pp. 521-530.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Aviation Institute
Lomonosova iela 1, Riga, LV 1019, Latvia

Phone: +371 710 0525; +371 708 9950. Fax: +371 708 9990.
E-mail: kleinhof@junik.lv

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Vadims KORHOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Korhov, G.Kerch. On the studies of chitosan structure by wide angle X-Ray diffraction method. – Proceedings of International conference “Baltic Polymer Symposium 2003”, September 17-19, Jurmala, Latvia, 2003, pp.122-124

Born: 1948, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3326. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: pmi@pmi.lv

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Andrejs KRASNIKOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Krasnikovs, J.Varna. Peculiarities of damage accumulation in NCF composites. – Proceedings of 5^th EUROMECH Solid Mechanics Conference, August 17-22, 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp.379-380.

Born: 1956, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanics
Ezermalas iela 6, 305, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9159. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: akrasn@latnet.lv

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Vladimirs KULAKOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

Yu. M.Tarnopol'skii, V.L. Kulakov. Tests methods for composites. Survey of investigations carried out in the PMI of Latvian Academy of Sciences in 1964-2000. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2001, vol. 37, N 5/6, pp.431-448.
J.O.Jansons, K.Glejbol, J.Rytter, A.N.Aniskevich, A.K.Arnautov, V.L.Kulakov. Effect of water sorption, elevated temperatures, and fatigue on the mechanical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for flexible risers. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2002, vol. 38, N 4, pp. 299-310.

Born: 1951, Estonia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3119. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: ymtarnop@pmi.lv

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Aivars LAGZDINS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Lagzdins, A.Zilaucs. Elastic deformation of dispersely failing unidirectionally reinforced composites. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.39, No 6, pp.473-486.

Born: 1937, Liepaja, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3307. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: alberts@pmi.lv

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Marianna LAKA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials Science
- Polymer composite systems
- Cellulose chemistry and technology

Recent/Representative Publication

M.Laka, S.Chernyavskaya, .M.Maskavs. Cellulose-containing fillers for polymer composites. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 2, pp. 183-188.

Born: 1932, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7545122. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: koks@edi.lv

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Roberts MAKSIMOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials science
- polymer composite systems

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Maksimov, R.M.Meri, M.Kalnins, J.Zicans. Mechanical properties of the blends of polyethylene with poly(ethyleneterephtalate). - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 3, pp. 189-196.

Born: July 2, 1938, Kraslava district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Polymer Mechanics,
University of Latvia
Aizkraukles iela 23
Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7543122. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: maksimov@edi.lv

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Gundars MEZINSKIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials Science
- multicomponent micro- and nanocomposites

Recent/Representative Publication

M.Knite, G.Mezinskis, L.Shebanovs, I.Pedaja, A.Sternbergs. CO2 laser-induced structure changes in PZT sol-gel films. - Ferroelectrics, 2003, vol. 286, pp. 321-326.

Born: 1953, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089141. Fax: +371 7089141
E-mail: gundarsm@ktf.rtu.lv

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Viktors MIRONOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics
- Composite Materials and Super Hard Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Mironovs, J.Viba. Device for transportation of powders in a vertical pipe by a pulse electromagnetic field. - Proceedings of 3^rd Intern. conf. On Industrial Engineering, April, 2002, Tallinn, Estonia, pp.193-196.

Born: 1941, Tver, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Laboratory of Powder Technology
Azenes iela 20-331, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9270. Fax: +371 7419153.
E-mail: mironovs@bf.rtu.lv

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Georgijs PORTNOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Technology and Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publications

G.Portnov, M.Y.Ochan, C.E.Bakis. Critical state of imbalanced rotating anisotropic disks with small radial and shear module. - Int. J. Solids and Structures, 2003, vol.40, pp.5219-5227.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3329. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: gportnov@edi.lv

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Karlis ROCENS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Technological Mechanics of Composite Building Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

D.Serdjuks, K.Rocens. Hybrid composite cable based on steel and carbon. – Material Science, 2003, vol. 9, No1, pp.27-30.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Azenes iela 16, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9184. Fax: +371 708 9121.
E-mail: rocensk@latnet.lv

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Ineta ROZENSTRAUHA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials science
- Glass-ceramic matrix cimposites

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Rozenstrauha, R.Cimdins, L.Berzina, et al. Sintered glass-ceramic matrix composites made from industrial waste. - Glass Science and Technologie, 2002, vol. 75, N 3, pp. 132-139.

Born:

Affiliation & Address

Faculty of Materal Science and Applied Chemistry
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089258. Fax: +371 7 089198
E-mail: ineta_ro@hotmail.com

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Galija SHULGA, Dr.habil.chem.

- Polymer materials

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Shulga, T.Betkers. Environmentally compatible composites based on wood and leather by-products. - E-Journal "Fibers and Composites", 2002, N 1; http://www.ind.usm.my/ti/E-Journal/index.htm ; ISSN 1675-2198.

Born: 1952, Leningrad, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Tel.: +371 7545139. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: shulga@junik.lv

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Uldis STIRNA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Materials science
- Polymer materials

Recent/Representative Publication

U.K.Stirna, V.V.Tupureina, I.Sevastyanova, A.Dzene, et al. Synthesis, structure and properties of poly(ester uretanes) based on glycerol monostearate. - Polymer Science, A, 2003, vol. 45, N 8, pp.1290-1299.

Born: 1936, Saulkrasti, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Tel.: +371 7552581. Fax: +371 7310135
E-mail: ripors@edi.lv

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Vairis SHTRAUSS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Shtrauss. Solving inverse problems in relaxation experiments. - In: Advances in Composite Materials and Structures VII (eds. W.P. de Wilde, W.R.Blain, C.A.Brebbia), WIT Press: Southampton, Boston, 2000, pp. 239-248.
V. Shtrauss. A study on the information capability of dielectric spectra in monitoring nonisothermal cure processes. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2002, vol. 38, N 2, pp.181-187.

Born: 1946, Sabile, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 300. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: strauss@edi.lv

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Albins SKUDRA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra. Stress state in a laminated profiled beam. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2001, No2, pp.41-45.

Born: 1952, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Institute of Structural Engineering and Reconstruction
Azenes iela 16/20, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7612762. Fax: +371 782 0094.

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Vitauts TAMUZS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Tamuzs, N.Romalis, V.Petrova. Fracture of Solids with Microdefects, N.Y.: Nova Science Publ., Inc, 2000, 238p.
V.Tamuzs, S.Tarasovs, U.Vilks. Delimination properties of translaminar-reinforced composites. – Composites Science and Technology, 2003, vol.63, pp.1423-1431.

Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3306. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: tamuzs@pmi.lv

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Gundaris TETERS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Teters. Reliability estimation of optimal viscoelastic shells in critical-time calculations. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003,vol.39, No 6, pp.553-558.

Born: 1928, Moscow, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 754 3307. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: teters@edi.lv

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Guntars VAIVARS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Composite Materials
- ion conducting polymer composites

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Azens, G.Vaivars, M.Veszelei, L.Kullman and C.G.Granquist. Electrochromic devices embodying
oxide/Ni oxide tandem films. - J.Appl. Physics, 2001, vol. 89, N 12, pp. 7885-7887.

Born: 1960, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid state Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187817. Fax: +371 7112583
E-mail: gvaivars@uwc.ac.za

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Janis ZICANS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials science
- Polymer composite systems

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Maksimov, R.M.Meri, M.Kalnins, J.Zicans. Mechanical properties of the blends of polyethylene with poly(ethyleneterephtalate). - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 3, pp. 189-196.

Born: 1944, Riga district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Polymer Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089219. Fax: +371 7 615765
E-mail: zicans@ktf.rtu.lv

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