LATVIAN SCIENTISTS (MECHANICS)

Latvian Academy of Sciences

LATVIAN SCIENTISTS (MECHANICS)

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Last updated: April, 2004

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Janis ANDERSONS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- 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

- 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:

Mechanics

- Polymer Composite Materials
- Ageing of Polymer 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

- Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A. K.Arnautov and N. P. Zhmud’. Experimental evaluation of the effect of the structure of composite rings on their properties in the radial direction. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2002, vol.38, No 6, pp. 505-514.
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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Janis AUZINS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Continuous Media
- Optimization of Mechanisms and Machines

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Rikards, J.Auzins. Response surface method for solution of structural identification problems. – Inverse Problems in Engineering, vol.11, Taylor&Francis, 2003, pp.65-76.

Born: 1950, Plavinas, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanics
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV 1014, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9396. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: auzinsjp@latnet.lv __________________________________________________________________

Jevgenijs BARKANOVS, Dr.sc.ing

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Solid Mechanics

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Barkanov, W.Hufenbach, L.Kroll. Transient response analysis of systems with different damping models. – Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2003, vol.192, pp.33-46.

Born: 1964, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9264. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: barkanov@latnet.lv

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Ilze BEVERTE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- 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:

Mechanics

- Structural Engineering
- 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
Faculty of Civil Engineering
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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Felikss BULAVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Structural Mechanics of Composite Materials and Constructions

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Skudra, F.Bulavs, I.Radinsh, N.Tirans. Regulation of deflections of homogeneous beams. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2003, No 2, pp.51-55.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Building and Civil Engineering
Division of Structural Mechanics
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9262. Fax: +371 708 9254
E-mail: felix@bf.rtu.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, 264pp.

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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Andris CHATE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Engineering
- Optimization and Identification Problems

Recent/Representative Publication

S.Rucevskis, A.Chate, J.Reichhold, A.Bledzki. Effective elastic constants of unidirectional fiber-reinforced composites with the concept of interphase. – International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2003, vol.8, pp.109-115.

Born: 1952, Cesis, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Institute of Computer Analysis of Structures
Azenes iela 16/20, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9248. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: cate@latnet.lv

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Ruslan DOROSHENKO, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Statistical Mechanics of Contacting Surfaces
- Friction and Wear

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Bunga, R.Doroshenko. The possibilities of application of friction surfaces with regular microgrooves. - Proceedings of 7^th Internat. Conf. on Tribology, Budapest, Hungary, 2000, pp.83-84.
R.Doroshenko, J.Lincevics, E.Primanis. The problem of the linear parameters stabilization of compositional boards. – Proceedings of International Conference “Power Transmitions’03”, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2003, pp.340-342.

Born: 1941, St.Petersburg, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Industrial Business Systems
Ezermalas iela 6-106, Riga, LV 1014, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9713. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: ruslan.dorosenko@rtu.lv

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Yelena FAITELSONE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Structure and Properties of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

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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Levs FAITELSONS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Rheology
- Liquid Crystal Polymers

Recent/Representative Publication

L.Faitelson, E.Jakobson. Rheological properties of blood result from grouping the erythrocytes in rouleux. – Proceedings of 11^th International Congress of Biorheology and 4^th International Conference on Clinical Hemorheology, Antalya, Turkey, September 22-26, 2002, pp.98-99.
E.Jakobson, L.Faitelson, E.Palcevskis. Rheology of concentrated suspensions of plasma-processed fine alumina. – Applied Mechanics and Engineering (Suppl.), 2003, vol.8, pp.251-258.

Born: 1927, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3113. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: laf@edi.lv

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Ernests JAKOBSON, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Rheology
- Liquid Crystal Polymers

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Jakobsons, L.Faitelson, E.Palcevskis. Rheology of concentrated suspensions of plasma-processed fine alumina. – Applied Mechanics and Engineering (Suppl.), 2003, vol.8, pp.251-258.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3311. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: ej@edi.lv

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Juris JANSONS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- 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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Valdis KALKIS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Radiation-Modified Materials
- Properties of Polymer Composites

Recent/Representative Publication

T.Ivanova, T.Bocoka, J.Zicans, V.Kalkis, M.Kalnins. Properties of radiation-modified blends of polyethylene with elastomers and liquid crystalline copolyester. - Macromolecular Symposia, 2001, vol. 170, pp. 105-113.
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

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

Phone: +371 737 7436. Fax: +371 7820113
E-mail: kalkisv@mail.navigators.lv

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Vladimirs KASJANOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Biomechanics of Biological Tissue

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Vanags, A.Petersons, V.Ose, I.Ozolanta, V.Kasyanov. Biomechanical properties of oesophagus wall under loading in adult humans. – Proceedings of Latvian Academy of Sciences, B, 2002, Nr.1/2, vol. 56, pp. 52-57.
V. Kasyanov, I. Ozolanta, B. Purinya, A. Ozols, and V. Kancevich Compliance of a biocomposite vascular tissue in longitudinal and circumferential directions as a basis for creating artificial substitutes. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.39, No 4, pp. 347-358.

Born: 1946, Ukraine

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9202. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: cancer@latnet.lv

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Vyacheslav KHITROV, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Mechanics

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Polyakov, R.Shlitsa, V.Khitrov. Bending analysis of sandwich panels under point forces. – Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.10, N 4, pp.249-260.

Born: 1936, Kalinin, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3312. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: polyakov@pmi.lv

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Martin KLEINHOF, Dr.hab.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- 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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Ivars KNETS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Deformable Solids
- Biomechanics of Biological Tissue
- Mechanics of Composite Materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.A.Natali, R.T.Hart, P.G.Pavan, I.Knets. Mechanics of Bone Tissue. – In: Dental BioMechanics, Taylor & Francis: London, 2003, pp.1-19.
G.Limbert, J.Middleton, J.Laizans, M.Dobelis, I.Knets. A transversely isotropic hyperelastic constitutive model of the PDL. - Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, USA, 2003, vol.6, Nr 5/6, pp.337-346

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9300. Fax: +371 708 9302
E-mail: knets@latnet.lv

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Vadims KORKHOV, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Composite Materials
- Strong Magnetic Field

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@edi.lv

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Andrejs KRASNIKOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Composite Materials
- Fracture Mechanics

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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Juris KRIZBERGS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Friction and Wear
- Statistical Mechanics of Contacting Surfaces

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Krizbergs, T.Fillipova. Method of experimental investigation of polyhedral specimen for calibration of measurements device. Assessment of form error effect to contact of cylindrical surfaces. . – Proc. 47 Internationales Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium, Technishe Universitat Ilmenau, September, 2002, pp.449-450.

Born: 1943, Limbazi, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Instrumentation and Automation Engineering
Ezermalas iela 6-409, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9701. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: arai@latnet.lv

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Vladimirs KULAKOVS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- 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@edi.lv
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Aivars LAGZDINS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials
- Structural Mechanics

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, L.Faitelson, E.Jakobsons. Effect of electrolytes on the rheological properties of microcrystalline cellulose. – Applied Mechanics and Engineering (Suppl.), 2003, vol.8, pp.265-269.

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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Videvuds - Arijs LAPSA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Methods of Non-Destroying Control
- Ecological Constructions
- Mechanics of Concrete

Recent/Representative Publication

V.A.Lapsa, A.Krasnikovs. Principles of optimisation for an external thermo-wall structure. - Proceedings of 15^th Internationalle Baustofftagung, September 24-27, 2003, Weimar, Deutschland, Band 1, pp.1-1249-1-1254.

Born: 1934, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9296. Fax: +371 708 9223.

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Egons LAVENDELIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Continuous Media

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Lavendelis, M.Zakrzhevsky (eds.). Synthesis of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems. IUTAM/IFToMM Symposium, Kluwer Ac.Publishers, The Netherlands/Dordrecht/ Boston/London, 2000, 305pp.
E.Lavendelis, S.Dymnikov. Torsion of a cylindrical rubber-metal shock absorber in case of large strains. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University: Mechanics, 2002, vol.7, pp.175-180.

Born: 1934, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 724 0126; . Fax: +371 724 0128
E-mail: lavendel@parks.lv

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Gundars LIBERTS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Automobile Engineering
- Transport Management

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Liberts, J.Mazais, A.Aizpurietis, N.Salenieks. Advanced engineering education for Latvia: vision and mission. - Journal of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Monach Engng Education Series, Melbourne, 1998, pp.42-46.

Born: 1943, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9712. Fax: +371 708 9744.
E-mail: gundars.liberts@rtu.lv

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Roberts MAKSIMOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Physics and Mechanics of Polymeric Materials
- Mechanics of Composite Materials

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.
R.D.Maksimov, T.Ivanova, J. Zicans. Thermal deformation of blends of poly(vinyl chloride) with chlorinated polyethylene. – Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 37-44.

Born: 1938, Kraslava, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3122. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: maksimov@edi.lv

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Imants MATISS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Testing of Material Properties (Technique and Instrumentation Design)

Recent/Representative Publication:

I. Matiss. Non-destructive testing of objects with irregular geometry. - Proc. EUROLAB & EUROCHEM Conf. “Investigation and Verification of Materials Testing Mashines”, 17-18 May, 2001, Dubendorf, Switzerland

Born: 1935, Bauska, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Certification Centre
Akademijas lauk., 1, Riga, LV 1534, Latvia

Phone: +371 721 2807. Fax: +371 721 2807.
E-mail: certcn@latnet.lv

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Viktor MIRONOV, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Powder Materials and Powder Technology
- Welding, Soldering, Riveting
- 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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Jurijs PARAMONOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Aircraft Structure and Strength Analysis
- Mathematical Theory of Reliability
- Fatigue Life

Recent/Representative Publication

Yu.M.Paramonov, A.S.Kuznetsov. Inspection data use for inspection program development. – Transport and Telecommunication, 2003, vol.4, No 2, pp.101-107.
Yu.M.Paramonov, M.A.Kleinhof. Modelling of strength and fatigue life of fiber composite material. – Transport and Telecommunication, 2002, vol.3, No 1, pp.39-47.

Born: 1938, Sankt-Petersburg, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9970. Fax: +371 708 9990.
E-mail: rauprm@junik.lv

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Vitalijs PAVELKO, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Fracture Mechanics

Recent/Representative Publication

M.D.Banov, I.V.Pavelko, V.P. Pavelko. The regularities of acoustic emission on fatigue destruction on an aluminium alloy. – Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, 2003, vol.14, No 1, pp.23-40.
V.Pavelko, E.Ozolinsh. The statistical criterion of fatigue crack detection by intensity of an acoustic emission. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University: Transport. Aviation Transport, 2003, vol.6, No 11, pp.40-44.

Born: 1941, Ukraine

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9961. Fax: +371 7820094
E-mail: aviation.institute@rtu.lv ; vitally_pavelko@hotmail.com

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Valery POLYAKOV, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Mechanics

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Polyakov. Stress waves in three layered comosite at impact loading. – Proceedings of Intern. Conference ICCM-14, July 14-18, 2003, San Diego, USA, Technical Paper EM03-315, pp.1-8.
V. Polyakov, R. Shlitsa, V. Khitrov. Bending analysis of sandwich panels under point forces. – Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 2003, vol.10, No. 4, pp. 249-260.

Born: 1941, Yaroslavl, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3312. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: polyakov@pmi.lv

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Georgijs PORTNOVS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Composite Materials
- Technology

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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Rolands RIKARDS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Engineering
- Optimization and Identification Problems

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Altenbach, R.Rikards. Einfuerung in die Mechanik der Laminar- und Sandwichtragwerke, Stuttgart: Deutscher Verlag fuer Grundstoffindustrie, 1996, 410 S. (in German).
R.Rikards. Identification of mechanical properties of laminates. – In: Modern Trends in Composite Laminates Mechanics. CISM Courses and Lectures No 448 (Eds. H.Altenbach, W.Becker), Springer, Wien, 2003, pp.181-225.
R.Rikards, H.Abramovich, J.Auzins, A.Korjakins, O.Ozolinsh, K.Kalnins, T.Green. Surogate models for optimum design of stiffened composite shells. – Composite Structures, 2004, vol.63, N0 2, pp.243-251.

Born: 1942, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Institute of Computer Analysis of Structures
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9124. Fax: +371 7089254
E-mail: rikards@latnet.lv

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Karlis ROCENS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Structural Engineering
- 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, N 1, 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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Janis RUDZITIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Statistical Mechanics of Contacting Surfaces

Recent/Representative Publications

J.Rudzitis, M.Skurba. Automated system for 3-D roughness testing. - Proceedings of 10^th Intern. Conference, Jokohama, Japan, 2001, pp.649-654.

J.Rudzitis, R.Doroshenko, et al. Wear calculation of surfaces in sliding friction. – Proceedings of 47 Internationales Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium, Technishe Universitat Ilmenau, September, 2002.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Instrumentation and Automation Engineering
Ezermalas iela 6-409, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9701. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: arai@latnet.lv

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Genadijs SAGALOVICHS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Application of Electron Spectroscopy

Recent/Representative Publication

Yu.Dekthyar, H.-J.Hein, V.Noscov, J.Vetra, V.Zemite, G.Sagalovich, R.Zakovskis. Estimation of electronical and micro structural properties of human bones. – Biomedical Engineering, Technologija, Kaunas, 2003, pp.23-27.

Born: 1936, Byelorussia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Electrical, Electronic Materials and Technologies
Division of Electronics and Vacuum
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9422. Fax: +371 708 9383
E-mail: sagalovics@adm.rtu.lv

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Narimants SALENIEKS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Quality Research
- Quality Technology and Systems
- Reliability and Safety

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Maurans, N.Salenieks, J.Berzins. Integral management system for multifunctional seaports excellence. - Proc.44^th EOQ Congress, June 12-16, 2000, Budapest, pp.36-39.
J.Janauska, N.Salenieks. Engineering/Managerial education for the development of the knowledge economy in Latvia. – Journal of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Monach Engineering Education Series, Melbourne, 2002, pp.123-125.

Born: 1938, Kuldiga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9707. Fax: +371 708 9748
E-mail: lsq@latnet.lv

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Vairis SHTRAUSS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Relaxation Behavior

Recent/Representative Publication

V. Shtrauss. Signal processing in relaxation experiments. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2002, vol. 38, N 1, pp.73-78.
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

- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Mechanics of Cement Based Composites

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
Faculty of Civil Engineering
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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Aivars SHULCS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Adaptive Control Systems
- Production Automation and Treatment Technology

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Sulcs, J. Kaneps, J. Gubenko, J. Slezins. Solving mechatronic problems in oscillating devices. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Transport and engineering. Mechanics, 2002, vol. 7, pp. 142 –149.
A. Sulcs, O. Verners. Determination of the noncentroidal body behaviour. – Proceedings of 4^th International DAAAM Conference, 2004, April 29 – 30, Tallinn, Estonia.

Born: 1938, Kuldiga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9352. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: aivars.sulc@rtu.lv

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Vitauts TAMUZS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials
- Fracture Mechanics
- Fatique

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

- Mechanics of Solids and Composite Materials
- Structural Mechanics

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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Igors TIPANS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

Mathematical Models of Cells
Oscillations in Biological Systems

Recent/Representative Publication

J Viba, I. Tipans, B. Grasmanis, J.-G. Fontaine. Adaptive excitation of spring motion of an object across plane obstacles. – Proceedings of International Conference of Robots and Manipulators, ENSIB - Bourges, France, April. 2002, pp.241-248.

Born: 1953, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Mechanics
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 90123. Fax: +371 708 9020
E-mail: igors@latnet.lv

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Semjons TSYFANSKIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Energy Research

- Electric Modelling
- Technical Diagnostics

Recent/Representative Publications

V.N.Belovodsky, S.L.Tsyfansky, V.I.Beresnevich. The dynamics of a vibromachine with parametric excitation. - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2002, vol.254, No 5, pp.897-910.

Born: 1932, Ukraine

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9469. Fax: +371 708 9469
E-mail: semjons.cifanskis@rtu.lv

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Alexander URBACH, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanical Engineering, Construction Dynamics and Durability
- Diagnostics of Aircraft Power Plants Elements by Acoustic Methods
- Theory of Design
- Optimisation of Technical Systems

Recent/Representative Publication
- A.Urbach, A.Belovecs. Computer analysis and calculation of constructions of international standard containers. – Proceedings of 2^nd Baltic-Bulgarian International conference on Bionic, Biomechanics and Mechanics, Varna, Bulgaria, 2001, pp.63-66.
- A.Urbach, A.Cerkovnjuks. Intermodal Transport of Containers. Riga: Riga Technical University, 2003, 530p. (in Latvian)

Born: 1958, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering

Institute of Transport and Mechanical Engineering http://www.
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9948. Fax: +371 708 9968
E-mail: aleksandrs.urbah@rtu.lv

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Janis VIBA, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Engineering Mechanics
- Vibration and Shock
- Optimal Control

Recent/Representative Publication

J Viba, I. Tipans, B. Grasmanis, J.-G. Fontaine. Adaptive excitation of spring motion of an object across plane obstacles. – Proceedings of International Conference of Robots and Manipulators, ENSIB - Bourges, France, April. 2002, pp.241-248.

Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9332. Fax: +371 7089357
E-mail: janis.viba@rtu.lv

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Mihails ZAKRZHEVSKIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Nonlinear Oscillations, Nonlinear Dynamic and Chaos

Recent/Representative Publications

M.Zakrzhevsky, Yu.Ivanov. Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: A Picture Book of New Nonlinear Oscillators, Riga Technical University: Riga, 2000, 128p.
E.Lavendelis, M.Zakrzhevsky (eds.). Synthesis of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems. IUTAM/IFToMM Symposium, Kluwer Ac.Publishers, The Netherlands/Dordrecht/ Boston/London, 2000, 305pp.
M. Zakrzhevsky. Rare attractors and protuberances in nonlinear dynamics. – In: The Dynamics of Vibroimpact (Strongly Nonlinear) Systems. (Eds. V.K.Astashev, V.L.Krupenin, and E.B.Semenova). Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow-Zvenigorod, 2003, pp.114-115.

Born: 1937, St.Petersburg, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 708 9473; 722 7873. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: mzakr@latnet.lv

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Varaidots ZARS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Dynamics of Machines
- Engineering Mechanics
-Vibration

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Napalkov, V.Zars. A problem solution of fuzzy retrieval in developing the common product data model. – Proceedings of Intern. Conference "Modelling and Simulation of Business Systems", May, 2003, Vilnius, Lithuania, pp.69-72.

Born: 1929, Liepaja, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Computer-Aided Design Centre
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9705. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: zars@latnet.lv

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Valery ZHIGUN, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Mechanics

Recent/Representative Publication

V.A.Polyakov, R.P.Shlitsa, V.V.Khitrov, V.I.Zhigun. Analytical refinement of sandwich plate bending problem considering local effects. Part 2. - Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, Technomic Publ. Co., Inc., 1999, vol.1, July, pp.195-213.
V.A.Polyakov, R.P.Shlitsa, V.V.Khitrov, V.I.Zhigun. A method of analytic continuation for the interaction of plane stress waves under impact on co0mposite panel. – Proceedings of 13^th International conference “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, Riga, Latvia, May 16-20, 2004.

Born: 1966, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 754 3312. Fax: +371 782 0467
E-mail: polyakov@pmi.lv

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Alberts Arvids ZILAUCS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Mechanics

- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Mechanics

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: 1934, Tukums, 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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