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Bachelor Professional study program „Transportation Engineering”

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Contents

1. Structure of the study programme 2

2. Conditions of Programme Implementation 3

2.1 PURPOSE OF PROGRAMME 3

2.2 OBJECTIVES AND MAIN TASKS OF THE PROGRAMME

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2.3 DURATION OF PROGRAMME 4

2.4 EXPECTED ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 4

3. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT 6

3.1 PROGRAMME BY PARTS AND CREDIT POINT DISTRIBUTION

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3.2 BACHELOR’S PAPER 7

3.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMME 7

4. STUDENTS 12

5. ACADEMIC STAFF 13

6. RESEARCH ACTIVITY OF ACADEMIC STAFF 15

7. SYSTEM OF EVALUATION 16

8. RESOURCE BASE OF THE PROGRAMME 16

9. COSTS 17

10. PROGRAMME’S COMPARISON IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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11. SELF-APPRAISAL BY SWOT ANALYSIS 20

12. RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE 21

13. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE STUDY WORK

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1. Structure of the study programme

Professional bachelor’s programme is implemented according to the RTU Senate decision Nr.476 in March 31, 2003 (see Appendix “RTU Senate decision of implementation of the study programme Transportation Engineering”). Details of programme are agreed within the same decision (see Appendix “Programme’s content and plan of implementation”.

On the basis of Construction Department of Roads, Bridges and Aerodromes (established in 1960th), there were developed other three departments as depicted in Figure 1.

Figure 1Road and bridge engineering education was a part of Riga Polytechnic Institute’s programme already in previous century. At that time it was held within the Faculty of

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Construction Department of Roads, Bridges and Aerodromes1960. – 1975.

Department of Roads, Bridges and Geodesy

1975. – 1991. Structural Analysis Department since 1975th

Department of Roads and Bridges1991. – 1993.

Geodesy Departmentsince 1991st

Department of Transport Structures1993. – 1996.

Professor’s group of Transport Structures 1996. – 2003.

Department of Roads and Bridgessince 2003th

Development history of Department of Roads and Bridges

Professor’s group of Roads and Bridges

1996. – 2003.


Structures under the code 1211, but later in Department of Roads, Bridges and Geodesy (programme’s code 2910). From 1960th up to 2003rd this resulted ingraduation of 925 road and bridge engineers. Dynamics of successfully graduated engineers is depicted Figure 2 below.

Figure 2

In 2000 with increased activity in road construction sector, Riga Technical University initiated four-year engineer’s programme Transportation Engineering (code RB VB4, approved in RTU Senate in January 31, 2003, protocol Nr.446). Assigned codes of profession were chosen according to the Profession Classifier (PK), i.e. PK 214204 – Bridge Engineer, PK 214210 – Highway engineer, PK 214215 – Road engineer, PK 214105 – Traffic planning engineer. Programme was internationally accredited for two year period. At the moment due to the official requirements (Cabinet of Ministers regulations Nr.481 and RTU Senate decision of January 27th, 2003) this programme is taken as a basis for the development of professional bachelors programme named Transportation Engineering.

Professional bachelors programme Transportation Engineering (code BCT0) is held within department of Roads and Bridges. Director of this department is also responsible person of the mention study programme. In case the programme is stopped for some reason all students will be transferred to study programme Construction Science, which has an accreditation for six years starting from 2001 (see Appendix Agreement for Opportunity to Continue Education).

In July 4, 2003 professional study programme Transportation Engineering received official licence issued by Ministry of Education for both bachelors and engineers qualification.

2. Conditions of Programme Implementation

2.1 Purpose of programme

Purpose of professional bachelor’s studies is to provide second level professional education in the branch of transport structures, to prepare student for independent

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work in practical engineering as well as to give an opportunity for a student to continue studies in professional/academic master’s programme.

2.2 Objectives and main tasks of the programme

Programme of professional bachelor in the branch of transport structures is delivered in lectures, practical lessons and in guided independent studies with a purpose to acquire knowledge in all related fundamental sciences. Along with the technical subjects there is a space provided for some economical and arts oriented subjects.

During the bachelor’s professional studies student obtains necessary proficiency to be able to start work in industry or to continue studies in the PhD level studies. While studying in the professional master’s programme student acquires:

skills of orientation in technical literature and independent research; ability to use theoretical knowledge in definition of particular problem as well

as to distinguish problem-solving options; ability to plan, execute and to interpret experimental data and results; at least 26 weeks of practical work experience.

Professional masters programme builds a highly intelligent ground encouraging students for wide social and professional interaction with both local and international authorities.

2.3 Duration of programme

The programme lasts for 4,5 years and consists of 180 credit points. After a successful fulfilment of study requirements student is granted with the professional bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering and professional Engineering qualification.

2.4 Expected academic background

Applicants are admitted to the professional bachelor’s programme Transportation Engineering if they possess secondary school diploma or any other diploma comparable with this kind of education. Programme is available also for RTU students who accomplished three-year studies of first level professional studies in Transportation Engineering. This is achieved through system of equation between these two programmes.

Nominal length of studies after the first level professional education is 1,5 years. During this period student has to acquire following subjects:

A. CORE COURSES 35 CREDITS2. Field related theoretical courses and

information technology courses14 CREDITS

2.1 Probabilistic methods in structural analysis 4 CREDITS2.2. Mathematics - additional sections for

construction4 CREDITS

2.3. Physics of structures 3 CREDITS2.4. Computer aided design of transport structures 3 CREDITS

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3. Field related professional specialisation courses 21 CREDITS3.1. Inspection of transport structures 2 CREDITS3.2. Structural analysis (dynamics) 3 CREDITS3.3. Urban roads, streets and parking places 2 CREDITS3.4. Highway design (basic course) 6 CREDITS3.5. Bridges and structures (basic course) 4 CREDITS3.6. Road traffic planning and safety 4 CREDITS

B. OPTIONAL CORE SUBJECTS 9 CREDITS1. Field related professional specialisation courses 9 CREDITS

1.1. Highway design (special course) 3 CREDITS

1.2. Bridges and structures (special course) 3 CREDITS

1.5. Aesthetics of transport structures 2 CREDITS

1.6. Well-fitting of roads 2 CREDITS

1.7. Introduction of traffic flow theory 4 CREDITS

1.8. Modern practice of structural design and maintenance 4 CREDITS

D. PRAXIS 6 CREDITS

E. STATE EXAMINATIONS 12 CREDITSBachelor’s paper including engineer’s project 12

CREDITSTotal 62 CREDITS

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3. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

Professional bachelor’s programme of Transportation Engineering provides subjects of general education in mathematics, economics, communication and introduction of construction science. Field related subjects or core courses include physics, computer science, descriptive geometry and engineering graphics, computer aided design, structural analysis, construction materials, geology, finite element methods, probabilistic methods in structural analysis and mathematics for construction. In the professional level courses following subjects are included: software for design of transport structures, work safety basics, public safety, geodesy, inspection of transport structures, advanced structural analysis, design of streets and parking places, road design, bridge structures, structures, hydraulics, hydrology and hydrometrics, structural foundation, construction of roads and highways, transport systems, transport and environment, road maintenance, road traffic planning and safety. Courses aimed for a more detailed specialisation covers design of highways, bridges and structures, introduction of traffic flow theory, modern practice of structural design and maintenance, aesthetics of transport structures, improvement of roads as well as number of art and social science related subjects. There is also opportunity for other courses provided within the list of optional subjects. Finally students have to acquire some practical field related experience for a certain time period and also to prove ability of individual work while developing bachelor and engineer’s paper. Latter positions are aimed to satisfy requirements for an engineer standard of Transportation Engineering according to PK fifth qualification level: 2142 04 Bridge Engineer, 214105 Traffic Planner, 2142 10 Engineer of Streets and Highways and 2142 15 Road Engineer.

3.1 Programme by parts and credit point distribution

For the purpose of comparison programme has to informally split into groups. Within this context following grouping is offered: GE – general education subjects, FRT – engineering field related theoretical courses and information technology courses, FRP – field related professional specialisation courses, AEM – art, economics and management related courses, LA – languages other than Latvian.

Organisation of professional bachelors programme Transportation Engineering is as follows:

Core courses: 117 credits

general education subjects (GE) 14 credits

7,8%

engineering field related theoretical courses and information technology courses (FRT)

44 credits

24,4%

field related professional specialisation courses (FRP)

59 credits

32,8%

Optional core courses: 15 credits

field related professional specialisation courses (FRP)

9 credits 5,0%

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art, economics and management related courses (AEM)

2 credits 1,1%

languages (LA) 4 credits 2,2%Optional courses 6 credits 3,3%Praxis 26 credits 14,4%Bachelors paper (including engineer’s project) 16 credits 9,0%

Total: 180 credits 100%

As it can be seen considerable proportion of the programme is formed by transportation engineering specific subjects (32,8+5=37,8%). This fact allows to account for students professional preparedness and it is also in line with knowledge level defined by Bolognese declaration for academic category “undergraduate”.

In accordance with standards passed by Cabinet of Ministers second level professional studies have to consist of at least 20% of general education subjects. AEM, LA and GE falls within this group, therefore standard requirement is fulfilled.

Field related theoretical and information technology courses should not be less than 36 credit points. Organisation of current programme satisfies this requirement as FRT courses account for 44 credits.

Field related professional specialisation courses (FRP) are expected to be of amount not less than 60 credit points. In this case it is 59+9 = 68 credits, requirement is satisfied.

Knowledge level in professional bachelors programme is assessed in a system of 10 marks. Methods of knowledge assessment are tests, tutorials, praxis and exams in accordance with the approved study schedules. Final examination deals with bachelor’s paper (including project) and its oral presentation.

3.2 Bachelor’s paper

Bachelor’s paper is aimed to demonstrate student’s ability of real problem solving in relation to transport structures based on literature review practical skills. Before the final presentation, paper is specialist reviewed. Reviewing person is nominated on behalf of Transportation Engineering department based on the order of department director. Publicly accessible presentation is assessed by the RTU rector appointed testing commission. Commission consists of delegates from professional associations, business and other institutions.

3.3 Implementation of programme

Implementation of programme is achieved through lectures, tutorials and laboratory works. Distribution of time spent on subjects and knowledge assessment is summarised in Table 1.

In total there is 1008 lecture hours provided, 896 hours of practical exercise and 304 hours of laboratory work. Summing up it gives 2208 hours of guided study, which is 76,6% of the whole time amount allocated for the programme. Other 256 study hours are provided for the development of bachelor’s paper and engineering project.

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The number of exams is 20, tests – 49 and study works –15. The study works are assigned in following subjects: structural analysis (two units for the general part of the subject); computer science; special course for building contractors; special course of structural analysis, urban roads, streets and parking places; road construction (basic course); highway construction (basic course); hydraulics, hydrology and hydrometrics; design of highways (introduction course); structures; bridges and structures (basic course); highway design (two units for the basic course), highway design (special course); bridges and structures (special course).

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Study programme: BCTOCod

eTitle of subject Half-year (credit points / lect.; pr.works; lab.works /type of assessment)

CP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9A Core courses 11

71. Subjects of general education 14

1.1. Mathematics 9 3/2-2-0/E 3/2-2-0/E 3/2-2-0/E1.2. Economics 2 2/1-1-0/T1.3. Communication science (basic

course)2 2/1-1-0/T

1.4. Introduction in construction 1 1/1-0-0/T1.5. Physical training 0 0/0-2-0/T 0/0-2-0/T2. Field related theoretical

courses and information technology courses

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2.1. Probabilistic methods in structural analysis 4 4/2-2-0/T2.2. Physics 6 3/2-0-1/E 3/2-0-1/E2.3. Computer science (basic course) 3 3/1,5-0-

1,5/E2.4. Descriptive geometry and

engineering graphics2 2/0-0-2/T

2.5. Computer graphics 2 2/0-0-2/T2.6. Physics of structures 3 3/2-1-0//T2.7. Structure of construction

materials2 2/1-0-1/T

2.8. Computer aided design of transport structures

3 3/1-2/0/T

2.9. Construction materials (basic course)

3 3/2-0-1/T,E

2.10.

Geology (basic course) 2 2/1-1-0/T

2.11.

Structural analysis (basic course) 3 3/1-1-1/T

2.1 Structural analysis (general 5 2/1-1- 3/1-1-

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Code

Title of subject Half-year (credit points / lect.; pr.works; lab.works /type of assessment)CP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2. course) 0/S.W.,T

1/S.W.,E

2.13

Finite element methods in construction

2 2/1-1-0/T

2.14.

Mathematics - additional sections for construction

4 4/2-2-0/E,T

3. Field related professional specialisation courses

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3.1. Computer science (special course) 2 2/0-0-2/

S.W.,T3.2. Work safety basics 1 1/1-0-

0/T3.3. Public safety 1 1/1-0-

0/T3.4. Geodesy 3 3/2-0-

1/E,T3.5. Practical geodesy 2 2/0-2-

0/T3.6. Inspection of transport structures

2 2/1-0-

2/T3.7. Structural analysis (special

course) 3 3/2-1-

0/S.W.,T

3.8. Urban roads, streets and parking places

2 2/2-1-0/

S.W.,E3.9. Highway design (basic course) 6 3/2-1-

0/S.W.,T

3/2-1-0/

S.W..E

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Code


3.10.

Bridges and structures (basic course)

4 2/1-1-0/T

2/1-1-0/

S.W.,E3.11.

Structures 6 3/1,5-1-0,5/

S.W.,T

3/1-1-1/E

3.12.

Highway design (introduction course)

4 2/1-1-0/T

2/1-1-0/

S.W.,E3.13.

Hydraulics, hydrology and hydrometrics 2 2/1-0-1/

S.W.,E3.14.

Structural foundation 4 2/1-1-0/T

2/1-1-0/E,T

3.15.

Road construction (basic course) 2 2/1-1-0/

S.W.,T3.16.

Highway construction (basic course)

3 3/2-1-0/

S.W.,E3,17.

Transport systems 2 2/2-0-0/T

3.18.

Transport and environment 2 2/2-0-0/T

3.19.

Road maintenance (introduction course)

4 2/1-1-0/T

2/1-1-0/T,E

3.20.

Road traffic planning and safety 4 4/2-2-0/T

B. OPTIONAL CORE SUBJECTS 151. Field related professional specialisation

courses9 4 5

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1.1. Highway design (special course) 3 3/2-2-0/D,E

1.2. Bridges and structures (special course)

3 3/2-2-0/D,E

1.3. Modern practice of structural design and maintenance

4 2/2-0-0/T

2/2-0-0/T

1.4. Introduction of traffic flow theory 4 2/2-0-0/T

2/1-2-0/E

1.5. Aesthetics of transport structures 2 2/2-0-0/T

1.6 Improvement of roads 2 2/2-0-0/T

2. Subjects of arts / social science un management

2 2

2.1. General sociology 2 2/1-1-0/T

2.2. Management sociology 2 2/1-1-0/T

2.3. Political science 2 2/1-1-0/T

2.4 Business etiquette 2 2/1-1-0/T

2.5. Models of social development 2 2/1-1-0/T

3. Languages 4 1 1 23.1. English 4 1/0-2-

0/T1/0-2-

0/T2/0-3-

0/E3.2. German 4 1/0-2-

0/T1/0-2-

0/T2/0-3-

0/EC. Optional subjects 6 2/T 2/T 2/TD Praxis 26 10/T 10/T 6/T

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Code


ESTATE EXAMINATION

16 4/T 6/T 6/D

1. Bachelor’s paper (including engineer’s project)

Total: 180

19 19 22 19 20 19 22 19 21

Whole programme consists of E (exam) - 20 T (test) - 49 S.W. (study work) – 15

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Bachelor Professional Studies ”Transportation Engineering”

4. STUDENTS

Number of students studying in faculty of Civil Engineering has rapidly grown during the recent years (see Table 1). Main reason for that is an increased willingness of applicants to study exactly in construction related sector. 1990-ies construction experienced significant crisis and consequently number of students in this branch was relatively low. At the moment compared with the other faculties situation is rather different and, for instance, in 2003 there were third highest number of applications received among all RTU faculties.

Table 1Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003Number of students

89 135 151 203 168 185 197 238 240 228 243

Total number of students in Civil Engineering faculty is shown in Table 2 (data from records of January 07, 2004). As it can be seen most students have preferred programmes such as Construction Science and Construction (see shaded cells in Table 2). Note that, even with increased recognition of these programmes, student budget positions are still quite few. As a fact, students are forced to seek for a job in order to avoid additional financial tension in a family due to the study fees. Obviously while working at the same time productiveness of studies is decreased and it takes longer for a successful accomplishment of programme.

Academic levels, Number of studentsProgrammes and

specialisation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 TotalBachelor’s studies 68 95 108 271 Construction Sciences (B) 35 61 80 Heat, gas and water supply (S) 23 16 20 Geodesy and cartography (G) 14 9 8

Master’s studies 55 47 27 130 Construction Sciences (B) 28 26 13 68

Planning and reconstruction of structures 3 3

Constructional geometry and engineering computer graphics 1 1

Transports structures 2 2Construction of civil structures 28 26 2 56

Contractor and production of building materials 2 2

Automatised design of structures 3 4

Heat, gas and water supply (S) 22 13 9 44Heat and gas supply technology 22 13 6 41

Water supply technology 3 3 Geodesy and cartography (G) 5 8 5 18

Geodesy, cartography and asset management 5 8 5 18

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Professional studies 5842.level studies (after bachelor’s studies) 60 80 140

Construction (BGB0) 33 41 74Transportation Engineering (BGT0) 4 17 21Heat, gas and water supply (BIS0) 15 20 35Geodesy and cartography (BIG0) 8 2 10

2.level studies (after the secondary school) 118 129 73 32 352

Construction (BGB0) 117 121 64 27 329Transport structures (BGT0) 1 17 18Heat, gas and water supply (BIS0) 1 8 9 5 23Geodesy and cartography (BIG0) 5 9 7 5 26

1.level (college) studies after the secondary school (K) 25 32 35 92

Construction (B) 25 32 35 92Transportation Engineering 25 32 35 92

Total number of students 985PhD students 7 4 6 17

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5. ACADEMIC STAFF

In total there are 32 persons involved in academic activities of RTU professional bachelor’s studies (see a list below):

Professor, Dr.sc.ing. Juris Rihards Naudžuns Professor, Dr. Hab.sc.ing. Kārlis Rocēns Professor, Dr.hab.sc.ing. Felikss Bulavs Professor, Dr.hab.sc.ing. Mārtiņš Kalniņš Professor, Dr.hab.sc.ing. Rolands Rikards Professor, Dr.hab.sc.ing. A.Jemeļjanovs Professor, Dr.oec. Viktors Nešpors Professor, Dr.habil. phys. Māris Knite Professor, Dr.sc.ing. Modris Dobelis Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Ainārs Paeglītis Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Juris Smirnovs Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Boriss Gjunsburgs Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Grabis Professor, Dr.hab.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Korjakins Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Ivars Radiņš Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.ing. Albīns Skudra Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.soc. Gunārs Ozolzīle Assoc. professor, Dr.sc.oec. Ronalds Taraškevičs Assistant professor, Dr.phil. Andris Zvejnieks Assistant professor, Dr.math. Līga Biezā

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Assistant professor. M.soc. S.Gudzuka Assistant professor, Dr.ped. J.Muižnieks Lecturer, M.sc.ing. Boriss Jeļisejevs Lecturer M.phil. G.Čākure Lecturer, M.ped. I.Siliņa Assistant professor, V.Ziemelis Professor, Dr.habil.oec. V.Kozlovs Assistant, M.sc. Ilze Rozentāle Assistant, M.sc. Jānis Ancāns Lecturer, M.sc. Atis Zariņš Assistant professor Māris Zemītis Assistant, M.sc. Raitis Lācis

For all personnel a position in RTU is the main place of working and for full information regarding each person see CV section in Appendix. Note, 71% of personnel have a PhD degree, which meets the requirements defined by standards.

Analysis of personnel’s qualitative content indicates high proportion (more than 2/3) of PhD equivalent degrees. Table 3 summarises recent changes in academic staff content. General increase in number of academic positions can be explained by positive changes in salary fund.

# POSITION,NUMBER (2000) NUMBER (2002)

NUMBER (2003)

1. Professor 5 6 92. Assoc. prof. 8 8 133. Assistant professor 9 11 234. Lecturer 11 6 95. Assistant 1 2 7

Table 3

Compared with year 2000 some changes have also been observed in the average age of academic staff of Civil Engineering faculty (see Table 4). For more detailed distribution of personnel’s age see histogram in Figure 3.

POSITION, Average age (2000)

Average age (2002)

Average age (2003)

Professor 60,4 59,50 59,8Assoc. prof. 53,2 52,71 51,00

Assistant professor

54,3 56,38 59,2

Lecturer 56,7 44,37 45Assistant 31,7 30,50 35

Table 4

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Figure 3

Average age over all academic staff involved in faculty of Civil Engineering is approximately 54 years.

Situation with personnel among the different professor groups is not uniform. For example, some groups do not have assistants or lecturers. However, age of the academic personnel is considerable and it is a task of each professor group to maintain proportionality among the staff. Responsible person of academic personalities is a head of each professor’s group considering the capacity of salary fund and the objectives defined.

Studies in Civil Engineering faculty are aimed for delivery of both academic level and professional level knowledge, therefore quality of the academic staff can be considered as appropriate for this kind of activity.

6. RESEARCH ACTIVITY OF ACADEMIC STAFF

Personnel of the Road and Bridge department is participating in a number of international projects and is involved in international research organisations. Most research activities are listed below:

Participation in ICTCT ((International Cooperation on Traffic Concepts and Theories), member J.Smirnovs;

SOCRATES project – EUCEET II (European Civil Engineering Education and Training), executors J.Smirnovs, J.Naudžuns;

Lecture/report by J.Smirnovs “Civil Engineering Education in Latvia” within the second stage of EUCEET project, Silesia Technological University, June, 2002;

EU project PORTAL (Promotion Of Results in Transport Research and Learning 2000. – 2003.), executors J.Smirnovs, J.Naudžuns with assistance of students A.Buliga and R.Širmelis;

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PHARE project “Professional Education 2000”, executors J.Naudžuns, V.Putnaērglis;

10 months courses in Environment and Traffic Safety Management, Linkoping University, Sweden, 20000, participants MSc students Z.Lazda and R.Lācis;

EU programme BRRT/CT98-5079 DURANET network, expert A.Paeglītis; FIB 5.Technical committee, 5.2-1 work group, expert A.Paeglītis IABSE branch in Latvia, head A.Paeglītis; CEN TC104/SC8, associate A.Paeglītis; IABSE 16.International conference, participation with a report, A.Paeglītis; International conference ARC “01”, participation with a report, A.Paeglītis; IABSE symposium in Melbourne (2002), participation with a report,

A.Paeglītis; Taught MSc Programme Safety, Reliability and Risk Management, University

of Aberdeen, Scotland, Chevening scholar R.Lācis, 2002/2003.

In addition there are many ongoing projects of local scale, for instance, research of durability of engineering structures (financed by Latvian Road Administration). Main contributors here are A.Paeglītis, J.Naudžuns, and J.Smirnovs. Another considerable example is related with an assessment of Riga City road network quality, which is directly linked with Laboratory of Road construction materials.

Research activities of Road and bridge department personnel have a positive influence on implementation of the academic programme. First of all it gives an opportunity for students to participate in different projects as well as to familiarise themselves with a modern laboratory and testing equipment.

7. SYSTEM OF EVALUATION

Student academic abilities are evaluation within the scale of ten marks (according to RTU Senate decision Transition to unified assessment of studies of January 29, 2001 and decision Criteria for assessment of studies of May 25, 2001. All results are assessed with the help of tests, exams and study works according to the approved study plans.

Content of exam and test material is under responsibility of subject’s applicant, who also maintains class material to be in line with the description of the subject and fits the whole programme. Main principle of developing exam questions is to test whether or not student has achieved academic goals.

According to regulations of January 26, 1998 and March 30, 1998 Exam procedures in RTU exams are of written form.

8. RESOURCE BASE OF THE PROGRAMME

a) existing: laboratory of Road Building Materials; library; PC rooms with access to WEB; methodology lab;

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library of normative documentation; laboratory of Road construction materials;

b) required: equipment for research of traffic flow; equipment for checking of characteristics in road and transport interaction.

9. COSTS

According to the RTU Senate decision regarding academic fees in 2002/2003, cost for a bachelor is 650 LVL per academic year.

10. PROGRAMME’S COMPARISON IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Civil engineering education in Europe has two common systems – Continental and Anglo-Saxon. Continental system is characterised by continuous education where students at the final gain a specific professional qualification. In a forth-coming review continental system is represented by Vienna Technical University, Sofia University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy as well as Russia’s programme 291000 Roads and Aerodromes. Anglo-Saxon system firstly covers general engineering subjects with no specialisation in a specific profession. This system will be represented by Leipzig University of Technique, Economics and Culture as well as Carleton University in Canada.

Study programmes of professional engineering qualification in relation to transport structures are available in a number of European countries. Recently there is a trend to compare and equate such kind of programmes to each other. For instance, Vienna Technical University in cooperation with Sofia University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy offers programme Transportation Engineering in German (see Appendix International study programmes). These are five-year studies. If comparing the latter university programme and programme of RTU, one must agree on a similarity with only exception that there is no praxis in Vienna and Sofia Universities as well studies does not grant bachelor’ degree.

In Russia engineering qualification of Roads and Aerodromes can be obtainable within five-year programme under the code 291000. Up till beginning of 1990ies similar programme was held in RTU (RPI at that time) faculty of Civil Engineering. Amount of professionally oriented subjects currently and at that time is very similar. Russia’s programme pays more attention to praxis, for example, in hydrology and pre-degree period. There is also a state exam in specialty, which altogether extent studies for an additional semester.

Three-year programme in Civil engineering (Bachelor of Engineering, B.Eng) is available in Leipzig University of Technique, Economics and Culture (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig). Studies are of amount of 180 credit points according to European Credit Transfer System, which is 180/1,5 = 120 RTU credit points. In sixth semester students are spending 16 weeks in praxis and developing their bachelor papers evaluated for 8 ECTS credits. Studies result in a degree of B.Eng. Comparatively to RTU capacity of bachelor’s paper there is smaller as the main attention is paid towards the general engineering subjects. As a result engineer’s

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diploma work is not carried out and consequently engineer’s qualification is not granted.

Four-year professional programmes resulting in B.Eng. are common in many universities of UK, USA and Canada (see Appendix International study programmes). These countries grant B.Eng. degree in Civil Engineering, but professional engineering qualification is obtainable only with the Master of Engineering type of studies in some specific direction.

Title of subjectRTU Leipzig

University

Sofia Universit

y

Vienna TU

RTU Credit points

ECTSCredit points

Hours per week

Hours per week

Mathematics 9 10 12 7Economics 2 4.5 3 2Communication science (basic course)

2 1.5 1.5

Introduction in construction 1 1 1Physical training 0Probabilistic methods in structural analysis

4

Physics 6Computer science (basic course)

3 3 3 2

Descriptive geometry and engineering graphics

2 2 6 3

Computer graphics 2 2Physics of structures 3 4 5 3Structure of construction materials

2

Computer aided design of transport structures

3 5 6

Construction materials (basic course)

3 8 6 4.5

Geology (basic course) 2 2 7 4Structural analysis (basic course)

3 14.5 14 12.5

Structural analysis (general course)

5 12 8 6

Finite element methods in construction

2

Mathematics - additional sections for construction

4 8 5

Chemistry 2 3 2Law in Construction 3Mechanics of flow 2Reconstruction of structures 3Basics of design 4 2.5Waste management 1.5 2Computer science (special course)

2

Work safety basics 1 1.5 1.5Public safety 1Geodesy 3 3 3 3

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UniversitSofia

UniversitVienna

TURTU Credit points

ECTSCredit points

Hours per week

Hours per week

Practical geodesy 2 2 3Inspection of transport structures

2 4

Structural analysis (special course)

3 8 4

Urban roads, streets and parking places

2 5

Highway design (basic course) 6Bridges and structures (basic course)

4

Structures 6 12 2.5 3Highway design (introduction course)

4

Hydraulics, hydrology and hydrometrics

2 2 9 3.5

Structural foundation 4 5 12 5.5Road construction (basic course)

2 2 5 4

Highway construction (basic course)

3 6 4.5

Transport systems 2 2Transport and environment 2 2 5 3.5Road maintenance (introduction course)

4 6 2

Road traffic planning and safety

4 4 10 4

Construction of waterways 1.5Maintenance of railroads 5 2Water management 7 8 7,5Steel structures 5 3 4Reinforced concrete structures 8 9 6Timber and masonry structures

3 3 2

Construction technology 5Territorial planning 2 1.5Construction in hilly regions 3 1.5Highway design (special course)

3

Bridges and structures (special course)

3

Modern practice of structural design and maintenance

4

Introduction in traffic flow theory

4

Aesthetics of transport structures

2 2 2

Well-fitting of roads 2Railroads 2Environment protection 2Foundation 2Cable roads 3 3Arts / subjects of social science

2 2

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UniversitSofia

UniversitVienna

TURTU Credit points

ECTSCredit points

Hours per week

Hours per week

Languages 4 4Optional subjects 6 2 2 2Praxis 26 16State examinations 16 8 10 10

Main conclusion from this kind of comparative analysis follows that professional bachelor’s programme of RTU is very similar to those in other European universities considering length and content of the programme.

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11. SELF-APPRAISAL BY SWOT ANALYSIS

SWID analysis of Civil Engineering faculty

Strength points (SP) Prestige of RTU +2 Prestige of Civil Eng. specialty +3 Quality of academic personnel +2 Quality of PC labs +3 Publication opportunities +3 +22 Relative freedom +3 Vacation in summertime +3 +20 Increasing quality of applicants +3 +18 Total SP +22 +16 SP+WP= +7 +14 +12 +10 +8 (+6;+7) +6 +4 +2 -4 -2 +2 +4 +6 +8

Threats (T) -2 Opportunities (O)Early job for students –1 Studies abroad +2Competition - 1 -4 International projcts +3 Total T -2 Competition +3 -6 Total O +8 -8 O+T = 8-2=6

SWOT analysis shows a steady development and all drawbacks pointed out by commission of accreditation are all gradually minimised, for instance age of personnel.

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Figure 4

Weak points (WP)Ageing personnel -1Weak system of information -2Bad equipment of lecture theatres -2Lack of literature and reference sources -3Ageing lab equipment -3Too few lecture theatres -1Ageing infrastructure/buildings -3Total WP..................-15


12. RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE

Aim of the questionnaire was to obtain more information about the study programme from different points of view including students, academic personnel and employers. Following questions were included in the questionnaire:

Task Largely Partly Insufficiently

To obtain an ability to organise and carry out experiments, analyse and interpret the results

To obtain an ability to structure an algorithm in order to achieve the established objective

Obtain an ability to work in multi-branch problems and teams

Obtain an ability to recognise, formulate and to solve engineering problems

Obtain an ability to distinguish professional and ethical liability

Obtain an ability for effective communication

Develop and maintain a cognition of long-run continuous self education

Acquire recent developments in design, construction and maintenance of transport structures

Obtain ability to use skills and methods to operate with modern engineering equipment

Altogether there were 47 questionnaires spread among 18 employers, 8 persons from academic sector and 21 students. Following system of points were assigned to different questions:

Response „Largely“ means +2 points; Response „Partly“ means +1 point; Response „Insufficiently“, -2 points assigned.

Points obtained are expressed in percentage of all possible points for each of the question. Such an approach gives additional information about the weak and strong points of the programme, see summary in Figure 5.

As it can be seen all three groups of respondents have positively acknowledged programme in a task „to acquire recent developments in design, construction and maintenance of transport structures“ (students 89%, academic sector persons 100%, employers 97%). Positive results are observed also in the task of to obtain an ability to

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recognise, formulate and to solve engineering problems“ - 77%, 83% and 86% respectively as well as in “to obtain ability to use skills and methods to operate with engineering equipment” – 71%, 83%, 88%.

Employers have pointed out that firstly communication skills should be improved (69%) and secondly ability to work in multi-branch teams (55%). At the same time employers have recognised the level of knowledge regarding the recent trends in transport structures’ sector (97%).

Students themselves have noticed that communication skills (53%) and understanding of long-run self-education are still underdeveloped.

As the most sceptic points in opinion of teaching staff are students ability to organise and analyse experiments (50%) as well as ability to structure necessary algorithms (60%).

Figure 5

13. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE STUDY WORK

With the establishment of RTU Development Fund faculty has pinned some new plans, which main idea is to improve infrastructure and study conditions.

Even if recently there are a number of literature units published in Latvian, lack of appropriate study literature is still a problem. This question can be solved only with continuous and systematic effort.

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Questionnaire results

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77

66

53

55

89

71

50

58

83

83

67

67

83

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83

69

77

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86

77

69

77

97

88

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Obtain ability to organise and carry out experiments, analyse and interpret the results

Obtain ability to structure an algorithm in order to achieve the established objective

Obtain ability to work in multi-branch problems and teams

Obtain ability to recognise, formulate and to solve engineering problems

Obtain ability to distuinguish professional and ethical liability

Obtain ability for effective communication

Develop and maintain a cognition of long-run continuous self education

Acquire recent developments in design, construction and maintenance of transport structures

Obtain ability to use skills and methods to operate with modern engineering equipment

%

employersteaching staffstudents


After Latvia joins the European Union important issue is predicted to be a salary amount in Latvian universities in comparison with other EU universities. As the workforce migration within EU most likely will be without restrictions, then it is reasonable to assume that most PhD level students are going to work abroad. This problem seems to be addressed to governmental bodies and politics.

Summarising all the objectives and tasks defined during the last year, one must agree that 90-95% of what has been planned is accomplished. This includes realisation of agreement between RTU and Ministry of Education concerning the training of new specialists.

General self-appraisal of the programme (carried out in January, 2004) is summarised in Figure 4. Progress of the improvement initiative is doubtless, for instance, refurbishment works in ground floor, lecture theatres, toilets, etc. Another positive aspect is that small decrease has been observed in average age of the academic personnel.

However, at the same time some threats are growing. Ongoing demand for engineers can motivate other educational institutions to start similar programmes. Another specific drawback is unused research potential of Laboratory of Road Construction Materials.

Nevertheless, critical weighting of what has been done so far is that a current programme is implemented positively although there are still things to improve.

Just to mention some of most important successes while improving the programme: Number of new professors and associate professors has been increased; Infrastructure improvements (refurbishment, equipment and well-fitting); Progressing relations with members of industry; Increased activity of academic personnel.

Applicant of programmeHead of RTU Department of Roads and BridgesAssociate professor Juris Smirnovs

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Teaching staffcurriculum vitae

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Līga BiezāCurriculum Vitae

Personal code 200735-10633Date and place of birth: Julijs 20, 1935, Mārcienas pagasts, Latvia.Permanent address: Slavu street 15 – 13.Education: Latvian State University (1954- 1959); Institute of Physics, Latvian Acad. of Sci. (1970-73)- doctoral studies.Scientific grade: Candidate of Phys. & Math (1975), Dr. math. (1992).Research field: Qualitative theory of differential equations.Employment history: Assistant (1962 – 1967) at The Riga Polytechnic Institute, Department of higher mathematics; Senior Lecturer (1967- 1978) Department of higher mathematics; Assistant professor (1978-1982) Department of higher mathematics; Head, Department of higher mathematics (1982- 1987); Assistant professor (1987-) at the Riga Technical University (RPI) Depatment of higher mathematics, Department of Engineering mathematics.Publications: Scientific publications – 16, 32 teaching materials. Akadēmisko kursu programmas- 10.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL DATE:1.1. Name: Viktors Neshpors1.2. Date of birth: February 22, 19431.3. Place of birth: Latvia, Daugavpils district

2. EDUCATION:2.1. Daugavpils Railway Technical School, 1962.2.2. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering Economics, 1974.2.3. Latvian State University, postgraduate 1980.2.4. EU-PHARE Public Administration Reform Programme, The Course on Financial Management, Ronne, Denmark, November 1994.

3. QUALIFICATIONS3.1. Doctor of economics (Dr. oec.)Doctoral research theses ‘’The incentives of cost accounting of efficient utilization of manpower’’, 1984. Institute of Economic of Latvian Academic of Sciences.3.2. Notification: Riga Technical University 1992.

4. EXPERIENCE:4.1. 1962-1963 assistant of engine - driver4.2. 1963-1966 serve in army4.3. 1966-1968 forman at the Riga Carriage Plant4.4. 1968-1974 student of the Riga Polytechnic Institute4.5. 1974-1984 senior lecturer at the Riga Technical University4.6. 1977-1980 postgraduate at the Latvian State University 4.7. 1984-1999 associate professor at the Riga Technical University, Chair of theory of economic4.8. 1992-1999 vice director auditor and economic consulting firm ”Audit’’4.9. 1999 - 2003 head of division of microeconomics, associate professor of the Riga Technical University4.10 2003 - present head of division of microeconomics, professor of the Riga Technical University4.11 2003 - present head of department of further education

5. LANGUAGES

Fluent in written and oral Latvian, Russian and English with dictionary, Lithuanian conversational.

6. PUBLICIONS 54 publicions (1225pages)

30th October, 2003

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CURRICULUM VITAE

SANDRA GUDZUKA

Date of birth: 28.04.1958Place of birth: RigaCitizenship: LatviaIdentity No.: 280458-12753Address: K.Valdemara 39-20, Riga, Lv 1010Phone: 371-94120999, at work: 7089152Civil status: single, 2 childrens

Education: Mg.Psychology

Diplomas, Institutions, Date:Latvian University – Master of Psychology, 1996;Leningrad (russia) State University – Diploma of Psychology, 1984;Riga 49 secondary school, 1976

Professional experience:Riga Technical University, Institute for Humanities, Assistant professor, from 2001, courses:

Communication Psychology;Psychology;Organizational Psychology

Riga Technical University, Institute for Humanities, lecturer, 1992-2001

Specific experience:Organizational Psychology – consultant, trainer

Publications: 5 articles (from 1999- 2003)

Sandra Gudzuka

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family Name:Naudzuns

2. First Name:Juris Rihards

3. Date of Birth: 4th March 1944.4. Nationality: Latvian5. Civil Status: Married (son -1977)6. Education

Institution Riga Polytechnic InstituteDate: from (month/year) September 1966 - to (month/year) June 1970Degree or Diploma obtained Engineer of Transportation Engineering

Institution Moscow Automobile and Road InstituteDate: from (month/year) to (month/year) September 1985 - December 1985 January 1986 – March 1986Degree or Diploma obtained Candidate of Technical Sciences (Road Planning

and Design) 1988Institution Riga Technical University

Date: from (month/year) June 1993 to (month/year)Degree or Diploma obtained Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.sc.Ing.)

Institution, Courses SWEROAD, Borlange, Sweden, Management Courses

Data: …year 1992Institution, Courses Tallinn-Helsinki-Riga-Stockholm, Internat.

Programme in Transport Economics and Logistics Data: …year 1992, 1994

Institution, Courses Anglo-Continental School of EnglishEnglish School, Bournemouth, UK, English Training

Data: …year 1996Institution, Courses Manchester UMIST, UK, Western Construction

Management, FIDICData …year 1997

Institution, Courses ICS/Penetron International Ltd., Testing of Building Materials

Data …year 1997

7. Language Skills:

Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian

(mother tongue)Very good Very good Very good

Russian Very good Very good Very goodEnglish Good Good Good

8. Membership of Professional Bodies

Latvian Society of Scientists, memberLatvian Society of Civil Engineers, member of BoardAssociation of Transport Development and education, vice president

9. Other Skills Word for Windows, Excel, basic knowledge in TRIPS10. Present Position Professor, Institute of Transportation Infrastructure

Engineering, Department of Roads and Bridges. Dean Faculty of Building and Civil Engineering, director

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of Institute of Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, Riga Technical University

11. Years within the University Since 197512. Key Qualifications Experience in general project management; project

planning, contracting, road and bridge designing and inspection, projects implementation in Latvia.

13. Country Experience

Countries Latvia Estonia

14. Professional Experience Record:

Date: from - to (month/year)

January 1975 - till now

Location Riga, LatviaCompany Riga Technical University (former Riga Politechnical Institute)Position Lecturer, Professor, Director of Institute, Dean of facultyDescription Lecture courses in Road designing, Traffic and Environment,

Matemethical methods in Building, Transport Systems and Logistic for Doctoral, Master, Engineer and Bachelor students at Riga Technical University


March 2000 – until now

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical UniversityPosition Laboratory of Road Building Materials, HeadDescription Testing of bitumenous pavement mixtures


May 2000 – until now

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, FGM AMOR (Austrija)Position National expert Description Promotion Of Results in Transport Research and Learning (PORTAL)

www.eu-portal.net


October 2001. – October 2002

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, Ecole Nationale Des Ponts et Chaussess.Position National expertDescription SOCRATES project “European Civil Engineering Education and

Training - dissemination year” –www.euceet.utcb.ro


December 1999 – May 2001.

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et ChaussessPosition National expertDescription SOCRATES project “European Civil Engineering Education and

Training” www.euceet.utcb.ro

Date: from - December 1999 – March 2000

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to (month/year) Location LatviaCompany SIA ZTF INŽENIERBŪVEPosition ExpertDescription Bridge inspection, Road Accidents Expertises


Maijs 1999. – Decembris 1999.

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical UniversityPosition Working team memberDescription National Road Traffic Safety Programm – www.csdd.lv


March 1999. – October 1999.

Location LatviaCompany SIA ZTF INŽENIERBŪVEPosition Project managerDescription Concept Of Traffic Organization and Road Safety Improvement For

Central Part And Main Streets In Town Tukums


September 1998 - October 1999.

Location Riga, LatviaCompany VIATEK (Finland), TRL (Great Britain), INZENIERBUVEPosition Local expertDescription PHARE project: Multi-country Road Safety


October 1998. -December 1999.

Location Riga, LatviaCompany TRADEMCO (Greece), INZENIERBUVEPosition Local expertDescription PHARE project: An Evaluation of PHARE financed Multi-country

Transport Programs


April 1998.- November 1998

Location Riga, LatviaCompany Tallinn Technical University, INZENIERBUVEPosition National expertDescription PHARE project: CODE-TEN Project


October 1997 - April 1998.

Location LatviaCompany ELT (Estonia)Position Local expert Description QUATTRO


June - November 1996

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE

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Position ExpertDescription "Black Spot" elimination method for Latvia’s roads.


January - December 1994January - December 1995

Location LatviaCompany Latvian Road Administration, Ministry of transportPosition Groups managerDescription Latvian Transport Development Programme years 1996-2015.


May - December 1994

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVEPosition ExpertDescription Calculation method for losses caused by road traffic accidents.


May - December 1994

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVEPosition Project manager, ExpertDescription Calculation method for losses caused by road traffic accidents.

Dr.sc.ing J.Naudzuns

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Curriculum Vitae

1. Jānis Muižnieks2. 100436 -105463. Latvija, Krāslavas district.4. Rīgā, Slokas ielā 91-15. RTU, Humanitarian institute, department of sport

starting from 01.09.1961.6. Dr.paed- in sport pedagogic, dipl. G-D 000010 1992.g. 17.06.7. Coach of physical training and sports8. Assistant professor at RTU.9. Individualization and improvement of training process. 10. Development of equipment for measurement of boxer speed and force. 11. I do not have international publications.12. 63 publikations13. Latvian, Russian, German.14. Participation at conferences of university coaches15. Coach of RTU boxing team, judge of Latvian republic category, member

of boxing federation coach board.

J.Muižnieks

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Curriculum VitaeName Ainars Paeglitis

Specialisation Civil Engineering, Planning, design and inspection of bridges

Nationality Latvian

Date of Birth 30 May 1954

Marital Status Married

Education

Institution Riga Technical University

Date from (mm/yy) to (mm/yy) 09/1972 to 05/1977

Degree or Diploma obtained Diploma of Civil Engineer

Institution Riga Technical University

Date (mm/yy) 01/1989

Degree or Diploma obtained Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Memberships Member of Latvian Association of Civil Engineers, member of the board.

Member of Latvian Scientists AssociationMember of International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Chairman of Latvian group of IABSE

Member of International Federation of Structural Concrete (fib), member of WP 5.3-1 “Assessment and residual service life evaluation” of fib Commission 5.

Member of Committee 201 “Durability of Concrete” of American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Member of ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers

Member of sub-commission for Bridges and Tunnels Standards of Latvian Road Standardization Commission.

Observer in CEN TC104/SC8 “Products and systems for the protection and Repair of concrete structures”.Languages Speaking Reading Writing

Latvian Excellent Excellent ExcellentRussian Excellent Excellent Good

English Good Good Good German Fair Good Fair

Experience in design, quantity survey and preparation of the tender documents, supervision of construction and maintenance of the bridges.

Skill in working with the Microstation J, Word for Windows and other Office software, Internet.

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Key Qualifications


Experience record :

Period Employer Position and main activities

2002 till now Riga Technical University Associate Professor

1994 – 02 Riga Technical University Assistant Professor

1991 – 94 Riga Technical University Senior Lecturer

1981 – 91 Riga Technical University Senior Lecturer

1978 - 81 Riga Technical University Research Engineer

1977 - 78 Consulting Company “LATGIPROGORSTROI”

Bridge EngineerPlanning and design of Bridges in

Riga

o A.Paeglitis, I.Jurka, A.Lieckanins “Rehabilitation of a Historical Bridge over the Abava River in Latvia” – Starptautiskas konferences “Developments in Short and Mediaum Span Bridge Engineering’98, Calgary, Canada July 13-16, 1998 ”

o A.Paeglitis, E.Akimovs, I.B.Andersens (Dānija) “Rehabilitation of Composite Bridge near Riga” – Starptautiska IABSE 16 kongresa “Structural Engineering for Meeting Urban Transportation Challanges, Lucerne, Switzerland, September 18-21, 2000”

o A.Paeglītis “Reconstruction and widening of a multispan concrete arch bridge” – Starptautiskas konferences “Third international arch bridge conference, Paris, France, 19-21 September 2001”

o A.Paeglitis “Extension of Lifetime of Multispan Concrete Arch Bridge” IABSE Symposium “Towards a Better Built Environment – Innovation, Sustainability, Information Technology”, Melbourne, Australia, 11-13 September, 2002

o G.Šahmenko, V.Zvejnieks, A.Paeglītis, J.Linde “Vieglbetons tiltu konstrukcijām” , RTU Zinātniskie raksti. Sērija 2, Sējums 3. Rīga, 2002, 178 – 187 lpp.

Participation in international conferences:

o IABSE 16 kongress “Structural Engineering for Meeting Urban Transportation Challanges”, Lucerne, Switzerland, September 18-21, 2000;

o 24-tā Starptautiskā Baltijas Ceļinieku konference, kas notika Rīgā, August 21 – 23, 2000 ;

o Third international arch bridge conference, Paris, France, 19-21 September 2001.

o IABSE Symposium “Towards a Better Built Environment – Innovation, Sustainability, Information Technology”, Melbourne, Australia, 11-13 September, 2002

o ASCE 2003 Structures Congress & Exposition, Seattle, USA, May 29 – 31, 2003.

Participation in international projects:

o Ekspert in project No. BRRT-CT98-5079 "Network for supporting the development and application of performance based durability design and assessment of concrete structures (DURANET)" (1998-2001), project leader: Dr. Tons Semes (TNO, Nīderlande).

o Member of WP5.3 of fip 5 Commission. Author of some chapters of Report “Assessment and Residual Service Life Evaluation of Concrete Structures”.

o Participation in work of CEN TC104/SC8.

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Scientific qualification:


Date from (month/year) to (month/year)

01/01 – 09/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designerDescription Design and tender documents for composite pedestrian bridge

(136 m) over road A-2 Riga – Sigaulda – Estonian border (ISPA program)


01/01 – 09/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designerDescription Design and tender documents for r/c (light concrete) overpass

(84 m) over road A-2 on road A-1 Riga – Ainazi – Estonian border (ISPA program)


10/00 – 04/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designerDescription Design and tender documents for composite overpass (68 m)

over railway on Riga approach road (A-4).


10/00 – 04/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designerDescription Design and tender documents for reconstruction of r/c bridge

( 77 m) over Gauja river on road A-2 Riga – Sigulda – Estonian border


01/00 – 04/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designerDescription Design and tender documents for reconstruction of r/c bridges

over Lielupe (160 m) and Driksa (45 m) Rivers and approach roads in Jelgava town.


01/00 – 04/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. Position Project manager and designer

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Selected assignments


Description Design and tender documents for r/c pedestrian tunnel (25 m) under main street in Jelgava town.


10/99 – till now

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. , sub-consultant COWI (Denmark) Position Supervisor of reconstruction worksDescription Rehabilitation works (according FIDIC agreement and PHARE

requirements) of bridge over the Gauja River on Road A1 (bridge length 220 m).


11/98 – 12/01

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVE Ltd. , TNO Building and Construction

Research, The NetherlandsPosition ExpertDescription Network for supporting the development and application of

performance based durability design and assessment of concrete structures (DURANET)

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONALFirst name, surname Māris KNITEDate of birth April 2, 1955

Sex MalePlace of birth Dobele, Latvia

Marital status Married, son Martins (1978, student)

Nationality Latvian

Place of work Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materialscience and Applied Chemy, Institute of Technical Physics

Position Professor

Address (office) 14/24 Azenes str., Riga, LV-1048, Latvia. Phone: +371 7089380 Fax: +371 7615765, E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.lza.lv/scientists/knitem.htm

EDUCATION University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Physicist (1978) Degree of candidate of physics and mathematics (Ph.D.) (1989), Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia Dr.phys. (1992) (under Latvian law about equality and rehabilitation of the scientific degrees), University of Latvia Dr. habil. phys. (1999), Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE 1978-1990 Lecturer at Riga Technical University (RTU)1990-1993 Senior Lecturer at RTU 1991-1992 Visiting Scientist at University of Vienna, Austria1993-1999 Assistant Professor at RTU 03.1999-10.1999 Associate Professor at RTU10.1999 - Professor at RTU 07. 1999 - Director of Technical Physics Institute, RTU06.2003 - Chairman of Senate, RTU

RESEARCH Phase Transitions in Ferroelectrics and Ferroelastics Electrooptical Properties of Ferroelectrics in the Infrared

Laser Induced Phase Transitions and Structure Modifications in Thin Films of Ferroelectrics and Silicides Electroconductive Carbon Black - Polymer Nanocomposites as Sensormaterials and their Electrical and Mechanical Properties

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http://www.lza.lv/scientists/knitem.htm


LAST RESEARCH PROJECTS: Investigation of mechanism of laser induced phase transitions in silicides multilayer structures (Latvian Science Council Project No 96.538, 1997-2000). Active polymer composites and multilayer structures: elaboration, properties and induced effects (Latvian Science Council Project No 01.0576, 2001-2003) New generation of polymer, metal and ceramics matrix nanocomposites (Part of Latvian Science Council Program No 02.0003.4.4, 2002-2005)

MAJOR RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

1. M.Knite, V.Teteris, A.Kiploka. Materials Science & Engineering C, V23, 2003, p.781-790.

2. M.Knite, G.Mezinskis, L.Shebanovs, I.Pedaja, A.Sternbergs. Applied Surface Science, V208-209C, 2003, p.378-381.

3. M.Knite, G.Mezinskis, L.Shebanovs, I.Pedaja, A.Sternberg. Ferroelectrics, V286, 2003, p.321-326

4. M.Knite, V.Teteris, B.Polyakov, D.Erts. Materials Science & Engineering C, V19, Iss.1-2, 2002, p.15-19.

5. M.Knite, V.Teteris, I.Klemenoks, Boris Polyakovs, D.Erts. Proc. SPIE, Vol.4627, 2002, p.113-117.

6. M.Knite, L.Shebanovs, V.Snitka. Proc. SPIE , Vol.4157, 2001, p.208-211.7. M. Knite, J.Blūms. Proc. of Second European International Conference on “Physics

Teaching in Engineering Education”, (PTEE 2000), Budapest, Hungary, 2000, 4 pages, http://www.bme.hu/ptee2000/papers/knite.pdf

8. M.Knite, A.Krumins and D.Millers. “Defects and Surface-Induced Effects in Advanced Perovskites”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Vol.77, 2000, p. 405-410.

PUBLICATIONS 125 scientific papers in journals and abstract papers in the proceedings of conferences, and 17 methodical works

MEMBERSHIPSince 1999 A Member of Latvian Physical SocietySince 2000 A Member of Latvian Scientists Association Since 2000 A Member of Latvian Universities Professors AssociationSince 2001 A Member of Editorial Board of Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University “Material Science and Applied Chemistry”

SKILLS & INTERESTS Languages: Latvian (native), Russian, German, English

20.01.2004. M.Knite

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CURRICULUM VITAENAME: Felikss SURNAME: BULAVSDATE OF BIRTH: May 30, 1938

POSITION: Professor of the Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University

SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.habil.sc.ing. - 1992Dr.sc.ing. - 1969

EDUCATION: 1962 - graduated from Latvia University, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics

1969 - received 1st scientific degree - Doctor of Engineering Science in Strength of Materials

1988 - received 2nd scientific degree - Doctor of Engineering in Structural Analysis

EMPLOYMENT from 1999 at present - professor, at Riga Technical University 1989 - 2003 professor, Head of the Department of

Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University 1981 - 89 lecturer of the Department of Structural

Analysis at Riga Technical University 1976 - 81 Head of the sector of the Laboratory of

Composite micromechanics in Riga Technical University

1961 - 1976 Institute of Polymer Mechanics of Latvian Academy of Sciences, research associate of Laboratory of Composite Micromechanics

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS

Mechanics of Composites and Constructions, Long -Term Properties of Materials

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: 104

THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS Skudra A.M, Bulavs F., Radinsh I., Tirans N. Regulation of deflections of homo--

geneous beams. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences, Nr.2, 2003, p. 51-55.

Skudra A.M. ,Bulavs F.,Tirans N. Cracking criteria of reinforced concrete beams strengthened for flexure. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences, Nr.2, 2002, p. 61-66.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.,Tirans N. Scientific proceedings of Riga Technical Univer-sity, Vol. 3, Architekture and construction science,Riga, 2002, p.170-177.

Skudra A.M.and Bulavs F. The shear coefficient of laminated profiled beams. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences, Nr.3, 2001, p. 33-38.

Bulavs F.and Radinsh I.. Mechanical properties of composite materials bar sys-tems. 7th. Int. Conference ‘’ Modern Building, Materials, Structures and Techniques’’ Vilnius, Lithuania. 2001. ses.3.

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Skudra A.M., Skudra A.A., Bulavs F. Bending stiffness of laminated profile - shape cross - section beams. 7th Int. Conference ‘’ Modern Building, Materials, Structures and Techniques’’ Vilnius, Lithuania. 2001.ses.1.

Skudra A.M., Skudra A.A., Bulavs F.and Kruklinsh A.. Shear strengt of cement based composite beams. Mechanics of Composite Materials , Vol 37,No2, 2001, p.139-144.

Bulavs F.and Radinsh I.. Behaviour of composite materials under long-term static load. 6th. Int. Conference on building materials, structures and techniques Vilnius, Lithuania 1999, vol.1, p. 41 – 46.

Skudra A. M., Bulavs. Elastic displacements of a cement-based composite beam reinforc F. J.ed with punched steel meshes. Mechanics of Composite Materials. 1999, Vol. 2.- P.181 – 187.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.Ya., Gurvich M. R., Kruklinsh A. A.. Structural Analysis of Composite Beam Systems.- Technomic Publishing Co., USA, 1991. p.296.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.Ya.. Composite Beam Structures.- International edition ²Handbook of Composites² ( Vol. 2), North - Holland Publishers, 1989, P.. 393-462.

Bulavs F.Ya. Micromechanics of creep undirectional Composite Materials. Enciklopedy vol.1-3. Moscow, 1994, P 288-291 ( in Russian) Машинострое-ние (Энциклопедия в сорока томах), Том 1-3, Кн. 1, Разд. 5, Гл. 5.1.4, под. ред. К.С.Колесникова, Москва, 1994, с. 288 – 291.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.Ya.. Strength of Composite Materials. Moskow, Chemy,1982, 216 p. ( in Russian). Прочность армированных пластиков.- Москва, Химия, 1982.- 216 с.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F. Ya.. Strength and Creep Micromechanics. Mechanics of Composites, Mir Publishers, Moscow,1982, P.77-109.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.Ya.. Structurale teory of Composite Materials. Riga, 1978, 192 p. .( in Russian) Структурная теория армированных пластиков.- Рига. 1978.- 192 с.

Skudra A.M., Bulavs F.Ya.. Strength of Composite Materials. Moskow, Chemy, 1982, 216 p. ( in Russian). Прочность армированных пластиков.- Москва, Химия, 1982.- 216 с.

Skudra, F. Bulavs, K. Rocens. Kriechen und Zeitstandverhalten Verstärkter Plaste. VEB Deutscher Verlag für Grundstoffindustrie, Leipzig, 1975, 215 S. ( in Deutch).

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Members of Latvian Council of Science Members of Latvian Association of University of

Professors Members of Latvian National Committee for

Mechanics

LANGUAGES Latvian, Russian, Deutsch

ADDRESS Riga Technical UniversityKalku Street 1, Riga LV 1658 LatviaTel. + 371 7 089262Fax: 371 7 089121E-mail: [email protected]

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CURRICULUM VITAEName: Modris Dobelis

Address: Blaumana iela 12 dz. 43, LV-1011, Riga, Latviaphone: (371)-728-3991 (home)phone: (371)-708-9225 (office)phone: (371)-652-3155 (GSM)email: [email protected] (home)

Personal: Date of birth: October 21, 1951Place of birth: Durbe, LatviaNationality: LatvianGender male

Languages: Fluently: Latvian (mother tongue), English, Russian.Some knowledge of German(can understand, and translate with dictionary)

Education and scientific titles:

June 1994 – September 1996 Westinghouse International Exchange/Training Program. Awarded Certificates for Training Assignment Completion from: 1) Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; 2) Southern Company Services, Birmingham, AL; 3) School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL

1994 – 1996 Classes in English as a Second Language, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA

1992 – Ph. D. in Engineering Sciences (Dr. sc. ing.) from Riga Technical University

1985 – defended post graduate theses, assigned the Degree of The Candidate of Technical Sciences, Institute of Polymer Mechanics, Experimental investigation of bone as a composite material

1983 – 1985 post-graduate studies in biomechanics, Institute of Polymer Mechanics, Latvian Academy of Sciences

1969 – 1974 undergraduate and graduate studies at the Riga Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Apparatus Design and Automation, Bachelor and Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Scientific Activity:More than 90 scientific papers and 5 inventions of the former USSR

Other Activities:President, International Association BALTGRAF, 2002 – present Chairman, Organizig Committee of International Conference BALTGRAF-6, 2002 Member, Senate of Riga Technical University, 2003 - present Member, Editorial Board of Scientific Proceedings of International Association BALTGRAF, 2002 - present Member, Latvian Universities Professors Association, 2002 present Member, Promotion Council, (Civil Engineering), Riga Technical University, 2001 - present Member, Professorial Board, (Agricultural Enginering), Latvia University of Agriculture, 2002 - present Member, Professorial Board, (Civil Enginering), Riga Technical University, 2002 - present

Work Experience: 2002 – preasent Head of group “Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Computer Graphics”, Full Professor, RTU.

1999 – 2002 Head of group “Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Computer Graphics”, Assoc. Professor, RTU.

1997 – 1999 Head of group “Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Computer Graphics”, Assist. Professor, RTU. Invited Lecturer about

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CAD to Latvian Maritime Academy. Delivers the lectures about Engineering Graphics and CAD in Latvian, English and Russian for Civil and Mechanical Engineering and Architect students. The author of the first textbook in Latvian about CAD “Introduction to Computer Graphics”. The author of more than 15 training manuals and lecture notes on CAD. Programming in GDL.

1996 – present Leading Scientific Researcher, institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, 3D modeling of human bone, mandible and dentition systems, evaluation of mechanical behavior of these systems by means of Finite Element Analysis method

1994 – 1996 CAD Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company, Pittsburgh, PA and Southern Electric International, Birmingham, AL. Participated in the design of Nuclear Power Plant in project AP600.

1985 – 1994 Senior Lecturer, Assist. Professor, (part time) Department of Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics, RTU. Teaching experience in Engineering Graphics.First acquaintance with Computer Aided Drafting and Design.

1987 – 1994 Chief Researcher, Laboratory of Biomechanics, investigation of mechanical properties of biomaterials as a composite materials, design of biocompatible glass ceramic materials, design and construction of experimental testing devices with PC controlled data acquisition system, programming in FOCAL

1980 – 1987 Scientific Researcher, Laboratory of Biomechanics, Institute of Polymer Mechanics, determination of the influence of age on non-uniformity and anisotropy of biomechanical properties of compact bone, investigation of the influence of functional adaptation (hypokinesis, hypodinamics and weightlessness during space flights) on mechanical properties of bone, programming in PL/1 and BASIC

1974 – 1980 Senior Engineer, Special Design Bureau, Institute of Polymer Mechanics. Design and drafting of mechanical devices and diagnostic devices for examination of hollow organs. Experimental data processing, programming in BASIC

1970 – 1974 Laboratory Assistant (part time), Laboratory of Computer Assisted Teaching, Riga Polytechnic Institute, drafting work

Short Training: Sweden, Stockholm, Royal Institute of Technology, 1998, 1 month.USA, Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1996, 1 week.Italy, Bologna, University of Bologna, 1993, 1 month.United Kingdom, Swansea, University College of Swansea, 1993, 1 m.Poland, Lublin, Akademia Medyczna w Lublinie, 1989, 1 month.Germany, Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 1970, 1 month.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name, First Name Akmens, PēterisAge and Place of Birth 1939, Riga, LatviaNationality Latvia

Education: 1968, Riga Politechnical Institute, Heat and Gas Technology

Qualifications: Docent, Dr. Sc. Ing. Heat and gas technology

Language Capabilities Native language LatvianOther languages English, Russian

Professional Experience:

1960 1962 Academy of Science of Latvia, laboratory assistant1962 1982 Riga Technical University, Engineer, Lector, Department of Heat and Gas Supplysince 1982 Riga Technical University, Assistant Professor, Departement of Heat and Gas Supply

Professional memberships:

Latvian Association of Heat, Gas and Water Technology Engineers, member. Terminology Commission of Latvian Academy of Sciences, secretary of subcommittee.Latvian Association of Sciences, coordinator of Architectory and Building facultees.

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CURRICULUM VITAEName, first name: Martins KALNINS

Born: February 25, 1939, Riga, Latvia

Present occupation: Director of the Institute of Polymer Materials of Riga Technical University (RTU).

Professor of Materials Science

Interests: Adhesion, Interfacial and Boundary Processes, Theory and Practice Heterogeneous Polymer Composites, Theory and Practice Materials Science History of Materials Education in Materials Science and Polymer Physics, Chemistry and

Technology

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Education: Technician, Riga Industrial Polytechnics (Department of Chemistry), 1957 Dip. Eng. Riga Polytechnical Institute (Faculty of Chemistry), 1962 Post-graduate studies in Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1968

Qualification: Dr.Chem. (, Ph.D in Western countries.), Riga TU, 1968 Docent, 1968 Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Doctor of Sci in former USSR), Leningrad TI, 1986 Professor, 1987

Courses: Polymer Physics and Physical Chemistry Methods of Investigation of Polymers Surface and Boundary Processes in Polymer Technology Polymer Adhesives Basics of Material Science Structure and Properties of Materials Composite Materials

Current research interests:

Development of the Structure and Quality of Polymer Composites. Theoretical Basics of Composites Formation and Processing. Optimization of Interface, Interphase and Boundary Processes in

Formation of Polymer Composites. Polymer Composites based on Renewable Sources of Raw Materials. Polymer Biocomposites. Recycling of Polymer Materials.

Visiting Professor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, 1985 The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 1990 Technical University of Kassel, Germany, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Madrid Institute of Matter Structure, Spain, 1995 Research Centers of the 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, Austin, TX, USA

(1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)

Lectures: “Adhesive Interaction of Polymer s with Metals: Surface Contact Reactions”.

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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, 1985 “Structure of Boundary Layers of Polyolefins”. The Royal Institute of Technology,

Stockholm, Sweden, 1990 “Contact Oxidation and Development of Adhesion of Polyolefins to Metals”. 8

Adhesion Research Centres, USA, 1992 Main Lectures, "SWISSBONDING", Internat. Symposium, Rapperswil am

Zurichsee, 1993, 1994, 1997. “Technology of Adhesive Bonding of Metals”. Research Centers, 3M Company,

St.Paul, MN, Austin, TX, USA, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 “Adhesion of Polymers”, “Polymer Composites”. Technical University of Kassel,

Germany, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996. “Methods of Investigation of Boundary Processes”. Madrid Institute of Matter

Structure, Spain, 1995.

Experience: Riga Technical University (Faculty of Chemistry): Postgraduate student, 1964-1968 Lecturer, Associate Professor, 1968-1987 Head of the Department of Polymer Technology, 1976 - Professor, 1987 - Director of the Institute of Polymer Materials, 1994 - Professor of Materials Science, 1998 -

Professional Activities and Membership:

Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal "Mechanics of Composite Materials", 1992 -

Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the “International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives”, 1997 -

Head of RTU Promotion Council “Chemical Engineering Sciences”, 1993- Head of the Experts Comity of Latvian Scientific Council: "Theoretical

Principles of Chemical Technology", 1992 - Member of Latvian Materials Research Association, 1995 - Member of The Adhesion Society, 1994 – Member of the Senate of Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1996 - 1997 Member of the Senate of Riga Technical University, 1991 – Head of the Strategic Commission of the RTU Senate, 2000 -, Member of the INTAS Science Council, 2000 – Cofounder of the State Center of Materials Science of University of Latvia and Riga Technical University, 2000 -

Honors and Awards: Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1991 Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992 Gustavs Vanags Award in Chemistry. Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2000

Published works: More than 400 published works, 2 monographs , 2 text-books

Addresses: office: Riga Technical University, Institute of Polymer Materials

Azenes street 14, LV 1048, Riga , LATVIA, 371-708918, e-mail: [email protected]: 371- 7 615 765

private: Kalnciema street 39B, 9, LV 1046, Riga, LATVIA 371- 7 624419, e-mail: [email protected]

home page: http://www.lza.lv/scientists/kalninsm.htm

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Curriculum VitaeName: AleksandrsSurname: KorjakinsBorn: January 29,1963 in Jekabpils, Latvia.Private address: A. Biezina 7-115, RigaWork address: Riga Technical University,

Institute of Computer Analysis and StructuresFaculty of Civil

Engineering,Kalku St. 1,LV-1658, Riga,Latvia.

Studies: 1970-1980 - secondary school in Riga

1980-1985 Graduate student at Riga Technical University,

Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

1989-1992 Postgraduate student at Riga Technical University

(supervisor Prof. R.Rikards), specialty: Mechanics

of Solids.

Degrees: 1985 Dipl. Eng., Graduated Riga Technical University,.

1997 PhD degree, Doctoral thesis "Interlaminar fracture toughness of glass fibre reinforced polymeric composites influenced by fibre surface treatment", diploma B-D No. 000859

Career: 1985, Engineer at Riga Technical University, 1993, researcher at Riga Technical University.1999, docent at Riga Technical University2001, assoc. prof. at Riga Technical University

Fields of research: Fracture toughness of composites, strength of structures, damping and dynamic analysis of constructions, numerical methods and computer analysis of structures.

List publications: More than 20 publications, from their1. Rikards, R., Buchholz, F.-G., Bledzki, A., Wacker, G.,

Korjakin, A., Mode I, mode II and mixed mode I/II interlaminar fracture toughness of GFRP influenced by fibre surface treatment. Mechanics of Composite Materials, 32, N 5, 1996, 636-662.

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2. Korjakin, A., Rikards, R., Chate, A., Altenbach, H., Analysis of Free Damped Vibrations of Laminated Composite Conical Shells. J. of Composite Structures. , 41, pp. 39-47, 1998.

3. Rikards, R., Buchholz, F.-G., Wang, H., Bledzki, A.K., Korjakin, A. and Richard, H.-A., Investigation of mixed mode I/II interlaminar fracture tiughness of laminated composites by using a CTS type specimen. Engineering Facture Mechanics, 61, pp. 325-342, 1998.

4. Rikards, R., Buchholz, F.-G., Bledzki, A. K., Wang, H., Korjakin, A. Interlaminar fracture toughness of GFRP influenced by fibre surface treatment. J. of Composite Materials. 32, N17, 1528-1560, 1998.

5. Rikards, R, Abramovich, H., Auzins, J, Korjakins, A., Ozolins, O., Kalnins, K., Green, T., Surrogate models for optimum design of stiffened composite shells, Composite Structures, 2003, 63, Nr. 2, 243 - 251

Visiting scientist: 1. Germany, University of Kassel, Institute of Materials science, 02.95-05.94, 06.95-08.94, European Union TEMPUS Program, JEP 06154-93.

2. Germany, University of Kassel, Institute of Materials Science, 03.95-06.95, European Union TEMPUS Program, JEP 06154-94.

3. Great Britain, University Wales, Swansea, 05.97-06.97, European Union TEMPUS Program.

4. Germany, University of Kassel, Institute of Materials science, 03.96-06.96, 03.97-05.97, Joint Research Project sponsored by Volkswagen-Stifftung Foundation.

5. Germany, University of Halle, Department of Materials Science, 02.98-04.98, European Union TEMPUS Program, mobility grant.6. Germany, University of Halle, Department of Materials Science, 10.98-11.98, DAAD (Germany Academic Exchange Program) 7. Germany, University of Halle, Department of Materials Science, 11.02-01.03, DAAD (Germany Academic Exchange Program)

Professional skills: work with finite element program LS-DYNA, ANSYS, damping and dynamic analysis of constructions, manufacture of composite materials specimens for testing, testing of composite materials, computational solid mechanics and expertise of building objects

Language: Russian, English, Latvian and German.

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Curriculum Vitae

Jānis GrabisBorn 17. 05 . 39. in RigaAddress Lokomotīves 70-9, Rīga LV 1057Phone 7132719 (home)

EducationAssociate professor April, 1999. Doctor of engineering science (Dr. sc. Ing.) October 26, 1992Candidate of technical science. March 30, 1970Associate professor of Industry and civil engineering chair

resolution of VAK, August 27, 1980Qualification of engineer builder June 22, 1963.

Work experience Director of RTU Building production institute since the year of 2000. Since 1987 head of Industry and civil engineering chair. Lecturer’s work in Riga Polytechnical Institute – Riga Technical University

since September 26, 1975. Scientific research work in Latvia Building scientific and experimental

technology institute from November 20, 1969 until September 25, 1975. Full-time post graduate student of Riga Polytechnical Institute from

November 20, 1966 until November 20, 1969. Scientific research work in Academy of Sciences Institute of polymer mechanics

from September 17, 1963 until November 14, 1966.

Practical activities as building engineer Since 1999 SIA “Casno” technical consultant on designing and

construction of wooden prop buildings. Since 1995 certified building engineer with the right to effect “Technical survey

of buildings and their structures” (LBS Building practice certificate Nr. 20-205). Every year on average there are effected technical condition expertises of 20-30 buildings and their structures.

Since 1994 head of RTU Building faculty building consultative center.

Additional informationIn order to popularize contemporary progressive foreign building experience among Latvia’s builders, during recent years I have written more than two hundred articles in various publications. I have written six books printed by publishers “Avots”. Including books: “Restoration of the house” (260 pages.); “Improvement of garden territory” (165 pages.); “Craftsman’s tools” (286 pages.); “Reconstruction of dwelling house” (300 pages).

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CURRICULUM VITAEPersonal details:

Name: Ivars RadinshDate of birth: 1950., CesisNationality, citizenship: Latvian, LRMarital status: married, 2 children

Education and qualification:

1974. - graduate from Latvian State University Faculty of Physics and Mathematics as physicist.

1981. – graduate from residency with dissertation “Micromechanics of Creep of Composite Materials under Simple Loads”.

Conferred degrees:1992. - Dr. sc. ing.;1989. - assistant professor (docent) of the Chair of Structural Analysis;1981. - academic degree of candidate of technical sciences.

Work expierence:

Since 2003. Head of Chair of Structural AnalysisSince 1999. Associate professor of Group of professor of Structural Analysis1986.-99. Assistant professor (docent) of Chair of Structural Analysis 1981.-86. Senior lecturer of Chair of Structural Analysis 1975.-82. Junior and senior research associate of Laboratory of

Micromechanics of Composite Materials at RTU1975. Junior research associate of Institute of Polymer Mechanics at

Latvian Academy of Sciences 1973.-74. Senior technician of Laboratory of Problems of Semiconductors at

Latvian State University 1973. Part time engineer of Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at

Latvian State University 1969.-74. Student of Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at Latvian State

University

Another expierence:

Since 1998. Assistant professor (docent) at Institute of Social Relations “Attistiba” (computer sciences - MS Office XP, Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, MS Project 2000, …)

Since 1975. Participation in scientific investigations at the Chair of Structural Analysis of RTU

Direction of scientific investigations:

Mechanics of composite materials and constructions.

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Scientific publications:

Author ot 51 scientific and methodical publications. Last scientific publications:1. Микромеханика упругих свойств монослоя. Машиностроение

(Энциклопедия в сорока томах), Том 1-3, Кн. 1, Разд. 5, Гл. 5.1.2, под. ред. К.С.Колесникова, Москва, 1994, с.278-283.

2. The Deformative Properties of Composite Materials under Increased Temperature and Moisture. 7th Int. Conference on Mechanical Behaviour of Materials. The Hague, The Netherlands, 1995, p. 5 (līdzaut. F.Bulavs).

3. Влияние повышенных температур и влажности на реономные свойства композитных материалов. Int. Conference SDSMS '96, Kaunas, Lithuania, 1996, p. 187-192. (līdzaut. F.Bulavs).

4. Behaviour of Composite Materials under Long-Term Static Load. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference “Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques”, Vilnius, Lithuania, 1999, 6 p. (līdzaut. F. Bulavs).

5. Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Bar Systems. 7th Int. Conference “Modern building materials, structures and techniques” Vilnius, Technika. 2001, p. 58. (Full paper on enclosed CD-ROM). (līdzaut. F. Bulavs).

6. Regulation of Deflections of Homogeneous Beams. Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2003, p. 51-55. (līdzaut. A. Skudra, F. Bulavs, N. Tirāns).

1. Model of Nonlinearly Deforming Laminated Material. 3rd International Conference -Strength, Durability And Structures SDSMS’ 03, Klaipeda, 2003, (līdzaut. F. Bulavs, N. Tirāns).

Last methodical publications:1. Statiski nenoteicamas sistēmas (Lekciju konspekts būvmehānikā

neklātienes nodaļas studentiem). Rīga, RTU, 1994, 105 lpp. (līdzaut. - V.Juriksons).

2. Analysis for Windows 1.9 (Palīglīdzeklis darbam ar galīgo elementu programmu). Rokraksts (datorsalikums). Rīga, RTU, Būvmehānikas katedra, 1998. – 19 lpp. (līdzaut. F. Bulavs).

3. MS Windows 95, Word 7.0, Excel 7.0 (Materiāli būvniecības specialitātes studentiem kursa datormācība (speckurss) apgūšanai). Rokraksts (datorsalikums). Rīga, RTU, Būvmehānikas katedra, 1998. – 46 lpp.

4. Statiski nenoteicamu sistēmu aprēķina metodes. Palīglīdzeklis mehānikas pamatu kursa apgūšanai arhitektūras specialitātes studentiem. Rokraksts (datorsalikums). Rīga, RTU, Būvmehānikas profesora grupa, 1999. 35 lpp. (līdzaut. – F. Bulavs).

5. Būvmehānika. Ievadkurss. Lekciju konspekts būvniecības specialitāšu studentiem. RTU izdevniecība, Rīga, 2002, 143 lpp. (līdzaut. – F. Bulavs).

6. F. Bulavs, I.Radiņš. Būvmehānika. Statiski nenoteicamas sistēmas. RTU izdevniecība, Rīga, 2003, 172 lpp.

Additional skills:

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Computer skills (Borland Pascal, MS Office XP, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint, Adobe PhotoShop, MS Project).

Address:Work: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

Kaļķu iela 1, Rīga, LV1658, LatvijaTel.: +371 7 089262; e-mail: [email protected]

Home: Madonas iela 27 dzīv. 9Rīga, LV1035, Latvija Tel.: +371 7 584305

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ROLANDS RIKARDS

Prof. Dr. habil. ing.

CURRICULUM VITAE

25 January 2003

Name: Rolands RikardsAddress: Riga Technical University

Faculty of Civil EngineeringInstitute of Materials and StructuresKalku iela 1, LV-1658, RigaLatviaFax: +371-7820094Tel: +371-708 9264Email: [email protected]

Home address: Dzirnavu St. 63-1Riga, LV-1011LatviaTel: +371-7281357

Married: wife Baiba Ozola, 2 sons – Viesturs (born 1981), Martins (born 1988)Nationality: LatvianDate of Birth: December 15, 1942Place of Birth: Riga, LatviaLanguages: Latvian, English, Russian, German.

EDUCATION AND DEGREES

1961-1966 Student at Riga Polytechnic Institute (now Riga Technical University), Department of Civil Engineering

1966 Graduate of Riga Polytechnic Institute, Department of Civil Engineering1970 Promotion (Ph. D.),

Dissertation "Buckling of Composite Cylindrical Shells under External Pressure",

Degree: Ph. D (Soviet Candidate of Technical Sciences),Institute of Polymer Mechanics of Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga,

Latvia1983 Promotion (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Dr.sc.tech.), Habilitation work

Dissertation "Shape Optimisation of Fibre Reinforced Composite Shells",Degree: Dr.sc.tech. (Soviet Doctor of Technical Sciences),Moscow Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Moscow, Russia

1992 Degree: Doctor Habilitatus in Engineering (Dr. habil. ing.),Latvian Council of Science, Riga, Latvia

AFFILIATIONS

1967-1981 Research Associate at the Institute of Polymer Mechanics,Latvian Academy of Science

1981-1986 Associate Professor at the Department of Strength of Materials,Riga Technical University

1986-1990 Professor at the Department of Strength of Materials, Riga Technical University1990-1993 Member of Parliament of Latvia1993- Professor at the Institute of Materials and Structures,

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Riga Technical University

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FIELDS OF RESEARCH

Strength and dynamics of structures,Micro mechanics and fracture of composite materials,Numerical methods, finite element method and computer analysis of structures,Structural optimisation and identification

PUBLICATIONS

Author of more than 200 scientific publications, including 5 monographs.Main publications of the last years:

Monographs:

Altenbach, J. Altenbach and R. Rikards. Introduction in Mechanics of Sandwich and Laminated Structures, Deutscher Verlag für Grundstoffindustrie, Stuttgart, 1996, 410 pages (in German).

Articles:

Rikards, R., Finite Element Analysis of Vibration and Damping of Laminated Composites. Composite Structures, 24, (1993) 193-204.

Buchholz, F.-G., Rikards, R. and Wang, H., Computational analysis of interlaminar fracture of laminated composites. Int. J. of Fracture, 86, 1997, 37-57.

Rikards , R., and Chate, A., Optimal Design of Sandwich and Laminated Composite Plates Based on Planing of Experiments, Structural Optimization, 10 (1), (1995), 46-53.

Rikards, R. and Chate, A. K., Vibration and Damping Analysis of Laminated and Composite and Sandwich Shells. Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures, 4, (1997), 209-232.

Rikards, R., Flores, A., Ania, F., Kushnevski, V. and Balta Calleja, F. J., Numerical-Experimental method for the identification of plastic properties of polymers from microhardness tests. Computational Materials Science, 11, 1998, 233-244.

Rikards, R. Korjakin, A., Buchholz, F.-G., Wang, H., Bledzki, A. K. and Wacker, G., Interlaminar fracture toughness of GFRP influenced by fiber surface treatment. J. Composite Materials, 32 (17), 1998, 1528-1559.

Rikards, R. and Chate A., Identification of elastic properties of composites by method of planning of experiments, Composite Structures, 42 (3), 1998, 257-263.

Rikards, R., F.-G. Buchholz, H. Wang, A. K. Bledzki, A. Korjakin, and H.-A. Richard. Investigation of mixed mode I/II interlaminar fracture toughness of laminated composites by using a CTS type specimen, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 61 (3/4), 1998, 325-342.

Rikards, R., Chate, A., Steinchen, W., Kessler, A. and Bledzki, A. K. Method for identification of elastic properties of laminates based on experiment design, Composites. Part B, 30, 1999, 279-289.

Rikards, R. Interlaminar fracture behaviour of laminated composites, Computers & Structures, 76, 2000, 11-18.

Rikards R., Chate A., Ozolinsh O., Analysis for buckling and vibrations of composite stiffened shells. Composite Structures, 51(4), 2001, 361-371.

AWARDS

1975 Award of Latvian Academy of Science for Monograph: Stability of Composite Shells.

1979 Award of Latvian Academy of Science for Monograph: Optimization of Composite Cylindrical Shells.

1996 Friedrich Zander’s Award in Engineering Sciences (Latvian Academy of Science)

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for investigations “Development of Computer Methods of Analysis of Structures”.

1997 The Three Stars Order (Republic of Latvia) for progress in scientific research.

2000 The Three Stars Order (President of Republic of Latvia) for political activities in restoration of independence of Latvia.

PRESENTATIONS

International Conferences1991-2000 Participation with the presentations in the field of structural and solid mechanics in many international conferences in Denmark (Lungby, Aalborg), Austria (Vienna), Sweden (Lund), Germany (Magdeburg, Berlin, Goslar), Chech Republic (Karlovy Vary), Great Britain (Southampton), Lithuania (Kaunas), Poland (Zakopane), Australia (Sydney), Portugal (Troia), Belgium (Brussels), Japan (Nagano), Hungary (Budapest), China (Dalian), USA (Honolulu).

Lectures1992-2001 Lectures on Dynamic Analysis and Optimal Design of Sandwich and Laminated Composite Structures at European Universities in Germany (Berlin, Munich, Kaiserslautern, Siegen, Paderborn, Kassel, Halle), Denmark (Aalborg), Netherlands (Delft), Austria (Innsbruck), Portugal (Lisbon), Greece (Thessaloniki) and Spain (Madrid).

1996 Lectures on Introduction in Mechanics of Composite Materials at the University of Colima, Mexico.

1999 Lectures on Methods for Identification of Mechanical Properties of Composite Laminates, Georgia Institute of Technology (USA), School of Aerospace Engineering.

Visiting Professor

1993 University of Kassel (Germany) for 3 month in the framework of European Union TEMPUS Project.

University of Paderborn (Germany) for 3 month in the framework of European Union mobility grant.

1994 University of Kassel for 2 month in the framework of European Union research project.1995 Institute of Structure of Matter (Madrid, Spain) for 6 weeks in the framework of European Union TEMPUS Project.

University of Kassel, University of Magdeburg (Germany) for 6 weeks in the framework of European Union TEMPUS Project.

University of Kassel for 3 month in the framework of European Union research project.

1996 University of Kassel for 6 weeks in the framework of European Union TEMPUS Project.

1996 University of Paderborn (Germany) for 2 month in the framework of common research project sponsored by Volkswagen Foundation (Hannover, Germany)

1996 Institute of Structure of Matter (Madrid, Spain) for 6 weeks in the framework of European Union TEMPUS Project.

1997 University of Paderborn (Germany) for 2 month in the framework of common research project sponsored by Volkswagen Foundation (Hannover, Germany)

1997 University of Halle (Germany), visiting professor for 1 month

1998 University of Kassel (Germany) for 1 month in the framework of German-Latvian joint research project

1999 Georgia Institute of Technology (USA), School of Aerospace Engineering for 3 month

RESEARCH PROJECTS

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Leadership of the following research projects in the last years:1993-1996 Dynamic and damping analysis of sandwich and laminated composite materials and structures (research work was sponsored by the Latvian Council of Science).

1994-1995 Recycling Technologies of Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Plastics (partner – University of Kassel, Germany, research work was sponsored by the Commission of European Union, Brussels).

1994-1995 Fluid-structure interaction with damped laminated composite structures (researchwork was sponsored by the International Science Foundation, New York).

1996-1997 Fracture and optimal design of interfaces in fibre reinforced polymer composites (partner – University of Paderborn, research work was sponsored by Volkswagen Stiftung, Germany).

1997-2000 Development of methods of identification of properties of materials and structures(4 year research work is sponsored by the Latvian Council of Science).

1998-2000 Development of technologies of polymeric composites with nature fibres (partner – University of Kassel, Germany, 3 year cooperation research project is sponsored by German Federal Ministry of Science and Technology and Latvian Ministry of Education and Science)

2000-2003 Improved postbuckling simulation for design of fibre composite stiffened structures. Research project of the 5th Framework Programme financed by Commission of European Union. Partners – DLR and TH Aachen (Germany), Politechnico di Milano and AGUSTA (Italy), Israel Institute of Technology and Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (Israel).

SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS

Member of IACM (International Association for Computational Mechanics, since 1991).

Member of ISMO (International Association for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, since 1995).

Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, elected in 1997.Member of Editorial Board of the journal “Mechanics of Composite Materials” since 1989.

Contributing Editor of the international journal “Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures” since 1999.

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1. Name, surname Victor Kozlov

2. Identity No.: 070939-12713,

3. Place of birth Ukraine, Zaporozje.4.Residence: Riga, Latvia,

5. Organization Riga Technical university, Institute of General and Civil Safety and Ekonomik

6. Academic degree: Doctor of technical sciences (1985), Doctor habil. of Economics(1993), Actual member (academician) of Academy of Ecology and protection sciences (1999).

7. Practical activity Research problems of General Safety, Health and conditions of Work.

8. Pedagogical activity Teaching the University students the General, Occupational Safety course; 1972 – docent, 1987. – professor, chairman of Department of labaur protection and Environment; 1993 - professor, Chairman of Institute of General and civil Safety

9. Scientific work Working and investigation of Methods, Models for evaluation prognose

and increase Occupational, General Safety, Conditions of work and ecology (Environmental Engineering)

10 Participation ir research works (1999-2002) Research of the General, occupational Safety problems. (Investigation of Mathematical Metods, Models, Computer Programs for evaluation, prognose and increase Occupational, Civil Safety, working conditions and Environmental.

11. The last 5 years publications:

The concept of the complex safety System of transit goods in Latvia. Report, 5 th International Emergency Planning Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 1999.

Hypertext Data Base Projection in Economics. Proceedings of the Latviauniversity. Proceedings of the Latvia university of agriculture. Jelgava, 1999.

The proposals for concept of transit goods in Latvia, Report InternationalConference Eco Bait 2000. Riga. 2000.

Hypertexts in Economics, - Report Internacional Conference "Ekonomika irVaduba – 2000” Kaunas "Technologija". 2000.

Hypertext Technology in the Models of Work - safety and EnvironmentProtection Economiks. International Conference, Riga, 2000.

Ugunsgreku izraisīto ekonomisko zaudejumu novertēšanas metode.

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Starptautiskāszinātniski praktiskās. Konferences zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, RTU, 2000.

12. Amount of scientific works: 152,13. Languages: Latvian, Russian, English.

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Curriculum Vitae;

Surname, name: Anatolijs JemeļjanovsIdentity code: 300737 - 12701Place of birth: Latvija, Daugavpils districtResidence: Rīga, LV -1057, Lokomotīves iela 78 - 39Work place: Riga Technical University, head of civil defense professor groupScientific degree, diploma #, specialization Dr.habil.sc.ing., Nr. B-Dr000063, fire security.Practical placement: 1958. - 1986. – Latvian administration of fire security, different positions.Pedagogical work: starting from 1989.g. head of civil defense department of RTU, from 1998.g. head of civil defense professor group.Scientific mainstream: technogenic security and fire security.Participation at research works (1994.-1999.): there are developed four new compositions for fire distinguishers. Received three patents in Latvia. Assessment of transit freight good risk in Latvia and development of recommendations etc.Main international publications in last five years: 1) the concept ofthe complex safety system of transit goods in Latvia, 1999, Hague; 2)Пpeимущества мелкодиерсионной перед другими огнетушещими веществами, 1999., C-Петербург; 3) Hoвые подхoды к нормированию систем противопожарного водоснабжения, 1998., C-Петербург; 4) Poль и Мecто ДПФ в пожарно-оперативном обслуживании объeктов 1998., C-Петербург; 5) Проблемы объективной оценки пожароврывоопасности 1998., C-Петербург etc.Total number of scientific papers: 100.Language knowledge: Latvian-3 level, German – satisfactiry, Russian – fluent.Training: Permamently by using Oklahoma university (USA) and Laister university (UK) as good as other country scientific, teaching and methodical materials from life- saving services.Public activities: Member of RTU Senat, Member of IEF Board.

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1. NAME SURNAME: JĀNIS ANCĀNS2. DATA OF BIRTH: 8 June 1968.3. NATIONALITY: Latvian4. CIVIL STATUS: Married5. EDUCATION: Riga Technical University - M.Sc. Geodesy, 1996

Raga Technical University, - Engineer of Geodesy, 1994

6. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Latvian - 5, Russian - 5, English -37. OTHER SKILLS: Computer graphics, programming8. PRESENT POSITION: Riga Technical University, Department of

Geomatics - assistant9. YEARS WITHIN THE FIRM: 6 years10. PROFESSIONL EXPIERENCE:

Date, location: March 1999, Great Britain, Wales,Organisation: EU PHARE TEMPUS JEP “Geomatics Education in Latvia”

& Nottingham Trent University , (geodesy practice)Status: Participant

Date, location: January 1998 - December 1999, LatviaOrganisation: EU PHARE TEMPUS JEP “Geomatics Education in Latvia”Status: Participant

Date, location: November 1997, DenmarkOrganisation: EU PHARE project “Technical support for land

privatisation and registration in Latvia”, Surveying course

Status: Participant

Date, location: July 1997, SwitzerlandOrganisation: Technological University of Darmstadt, Germany

(surveying practice)Status: Participant of practice

Date, location: since January1997, LatviaOrganisation: Riga Technical UniversityStatus: Assistant

Date, location: December 1996 – June 1997, LatviaOrganisation: EU PHARE project “Technical support for land

privatisation and registration in Latvia”, with KAMPSAX GEOPLAN, DANAGRO, ORDNANCE SURVEY

Status: Lecturer

Date, location: September 1992 – August 1993, LatviaOrganisation: State surveying company “Zemesprojekts”Status: Land surveyor

29 May 2003

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NAME: AlbīnsSURNAME: SkudraDATE OF BIRTH: October 23, 1952, Riga, LatviaPOSITION: associated professorSCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.sc.ing. 1992EDUCATION: Riga Polytechnical Institute (Faculty of Civil

Engineering), 1977 - civil engineer1984 - received 1st scientific degree

SCIENTIFIC WORK: Senior researcherEMPLOYMENT from 1999 at present associated professor of the

Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University1986-1999 lecturer of the Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University1977 - 1986 assitent of the Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University

SCIENTIFIC INTEREST: Mechanics of polymer based composite materials and structuresMechanics of cement based composites


Member of Latvian Building engineering association

THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS

1. A.A.Skudra, A.M.Skudra. Ar heksagonāliem sietiem armēta ferrocementa elastīgās īpašības. (krievu val.) Mechanics of composite materials, Riga, 1997. 33.- 2

2. A.A.Skudra and A.M.Skudra First crack strength of ferrocement in flexure. Mechanics of composite materials, Riga, 1997. 33. - 4.

3. A.A.Skudra, A.M.Skudra, A.A.Kruklinsh Behaviour of nonsymmetric ferrocement laminate in flexure. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences. Riga, 1997. N6, p.29-39

4. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra Behaviour of FRP reinforced cement – based composite in flexure. Tenth international conference on Mechanics of composite materials. April 20 – 23, 1998, Riga.

5. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra “Ievads slāņaino materiālu un konstrukciju mehānikā”, Rīga, RTU, 2000

6. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, A.Kruklinsh. Stress state of uncracked reinforced concrete beam strengthened with externally bonded composite sheets. – 42nd Internat.Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University. Architecture and construction science. Vol 2,

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October 11 – 13, 2001, Riga, p.171 – 180.7. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra. Stress state of a

laminated profile – shape cross –section beam. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences Nr. 2, 2001, p.41-46.

8. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, F.Bulavs. Bending stiffness of laminated profile – shape cross – section beams. Proceedings of 7th Int. Conference “Modern Building, Materials, Structures and Techniques” May 16 –18, 2001, VILNIUS, Technika. 2001, p. 266. (Full paper p.p. 1 – 4 on enclosed CD-ROM)

9. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, F.Bulavs, A.Kruklinsh. Shear strength of cement based composite. “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, 2001, Vol.37, Nr.2, p.139 – 144

10. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra. Ievads slāņaino materiālu un konstrukciju mehānikā. RTU, Rīga, 2002, 116 lpp.

LANGUAGES Latvian, Russian, English

ADDRESS Riga Technical UniversityKalku Street 1, Riga LV 1658 LatviaTel. + 371 7 089262 Fax: 371 7 089121

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Uzvārds: Bidzāns2. Vārds: Jānis3. Dzimšanas datums: 3.marts 1971.4. Nacionalitāte: Latvietis

5. IzglītībaMācību iestāde Rīgas Tehniskā Universitāte

No (mēnesis/gads) Septembris 1989 -līdz (mēnesis/gads) Jūnijs 1993iegūtā izglītība Inženierzinātņu bakalaurs būvniecībā

(Dipl. Nr.002401)No (mēnesis/gads) Septembris 1993līdz (mēnesis/gads) Jūnijs 1994iegūtā izglītība Būvinženieris autoceļu un aerodromu

būvniecības specialitātē(Dipl. Nr. 002105)

No (mēnesis/gads) Septembris 1994 -līdz (mēnesis/gads) Marts 1998iegūtā izglītība Inženierzinātņu maģistra grāds

būvniecībā (Dipl. Nr. 000702)

6. Valodu prasme:

Valoda Lasīšana Runāšana RakstīšanaLatviešu(dzimtā) 5 5 5

Krievu 5 5 5Vācu 4 4 4

7. Līdzdalība profesionālajās organizācijās:Kopš 1999. gada Latvijas Būvinženieru Savienības biedrs.

8. Nostrādātie gadiLaiks (no-līdz) Janvāris 2004Vieta Rīgas Tehniskā UniversitātePatreizējais amats Asistents

Laiks (no-līdz) Februāris 2002Vieta SIA „BRD Projekts”Patreizējais amats SIA “BRD Projekts” direktors

Laiks (no-līdz) Septembris 1998- 2002Vieta SIA „SPI-Ventspils”Patreizējais amats SIA “SPI-Ventspils” Rīgas biroja vadītājs

Laiks (no-līdz) Septembris 1995-Augusts 1998Vieta Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija Amats Ceļu uzraudzības daļas galvenais inspektors

10. Profesionālās pieredzes saraksts

Laiks (no-līdz) Oktobris 1998.g.-februāris 1999.g.Vieta Autoceļa A9 Rīga-Liepāja (Annenieki) satiksmes drošības

uzlabošanas pasākumu būvprojekts.Amats Projekta līdzautorsDarbu apraksts Valsts galvenā autoceļa posma rekonstrukcijas projekts

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Laiks (no-līdz) jūlijs 1999.g.-oktobris 1999.g.Vieta “LVS. Ceļu projektēšanas noteikumi. Ceļu vairāku līmeņu mezgli.”Amats Normatīva izstrādes līdzautorsDarbu apraksts Ceļu vairāklīmeņu mezglu projektēšanas normu izstrāde. Latvijas

Valsts standarts.

Laiks (no-līdz) maijs- 2000.g. septembris -2000.g.Vieta Jūrmalas pilsētas transporta attīstības koncepcijas sadaļaAmats Projekta izstrādes autors Darbu apraksts Pilsētas attīstības plāna sadaļa par iespējamo transporta attīstību

Jūrmalas pilsētā.

Laiks (no-līdz) Novembris 2000.g- Marts 2001. g.Vieta Lidostas “Rīga” pievedceļa rehabilitācijas būvprojektsAmats Projekta autorsDarbu apraksts Lidostas „Rīga” pievedceļa un ceļa pārvada pār K. Ulmaņa gatvi

būvprojekta atjaunošanas un izsoles tehniskās dokumentācijas sagatavošana atbilstoši ES ISPA prasībām

Laiks (no-līdz) Novembris 2001.g.-jūlijs 2002.g.Vieta “LVS. Vienlīmeņa autostāvvietu projektēšana.”Amats Normatīva izstrādes autorsDarbu apraksts Vienlīmeņa autostāvvietu projektēšanas normu izstrāde. Latvijas

Valsts standarts.

Laiks (no-līdz) Novembris 2002.g – februāris 2003. g.Vieta Rīgas pilsēta, Daugavgrīvas ielas posmā no Raņķa dambja līdz Ūdens

ielai satiksmes organizācijas shēmas izstrāde Amats Projekta autorsDarbu apraksts Pilsētas ielas maģistrālās ielas attīstības projekts

Laiks (no-līdz) Septembris 2002.g – jūlijs 2003. g.Vieta Rīgas pilsēta, Kleistu ielas posmā no Kurzemes prospekta līdz Buļļu

ielai rekonstrukcijas būvprojektsAmats Projekta autorsDarbu apraksts Pilsētas ielas rekonstrukcijas projekts Laiks (no-līdz) Septembris 2002.g – oktobris 2003. g.Vieta Rīgas pilsēta, Ziepniekkalna virziena rekonstrukcijas būvprojektsAmats Projekta autorsDarbu apraksts Pilsētas ielu rekonstrukcijas projekts

Laiks (no-līdz) Marts 2003.g.-decembrsi 2003.g.Vieta “LVS. Autobusu pieturas.”Amats Normatīva izstrādes autorsDarbu apraksts Autobusu pieturu projektēšanas normu izstrāde. Latvijas Valsts

standarts.

11. CitiSertifikāti Latvijas reģionālās arhitektūras akadēmijas “Satiksmes un

transporta plānošanā” 25.01.2000.g.LBS Būvprakses sertifikāts Nr. 20-3654 „Autoceļu, ielu un laukumu projektēšanā“ 13.11.2000.g.

Citas zināšanas Word for Windows, Excel, CARD 7, AUTO CADPatreizējais amats SIA “BRD - Projekts” direktors, RTU asistents

J.BIDZĀNS

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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: AlbīnsSURNAME: SkudraDATE OF BIRTH: October 23, 1952, Riga, LatviaPOSITION: associated professorSCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.sc.ing. 1992EDUCATION: Riga Polytechnical Institute (Faculty of Civil

Engineering), 1977 - civil engineer1984 - received 1st scientific degree

SCIENTIFIC WORK: Senior researcherEMPLOYMENT from 1999 at present associated professor of the

Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University1986-1999 lecturer of the Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University1977 - 1986 assitent of the Department of Structural Analysis at Riga Technical University

SCIENTIFIC INTEREST: Mechanics of polymer based composite materials and structuresMechanics of cement based composites


Member of Latvian Building engineering association

THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS

11. A.A.Skudra, A.M.Skudra. Ar heksagonāliem sietiem armēta ferrocementa elastīgās īpašības. (krievu val.) Mechanics of composite materials, Riga, 1997. 33.- 2

12. A.A.Skudra and A.M.Skudra First crack strength of ferrocement in flexure. Mechanics of composite materials, Riga, 1997. 33. - 4.

13. A.A.Skudra, A.M.Skudra, A.A.Kruklinsh Behaviour of nonsymmetric ferrocement laminate in flexure. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences. Riga, 1997. N6, p.29-39

14. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra Behaviour of FRP reinforced cement – based composite in flexure. Tenth international conference on Mechanics of composite materials. April 20 – 23, 1998, Riga.

15. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra “Ievads slāņaino materiālu un konstrukciju mehānikā”, Rīga, RTU, 2000

16. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, A.Kruklinsh. Stress state of uncracked reinforced concrete beam strengthened with externally bonded composite sheets. – 42nd Internat.Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University.

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Architecture and construction science. Vol 2, October 11 – 13, 2001, Riga, p.171 – 180.

17. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra. Stress state of a laminated profile – shape cross –section beam. Latvian Journal of physics and technical sciences Nr. 2, 2001, p.41-46.

18. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, F.Bulavs. Bending stiffness of laminated profile – shape cross – section beams. Proceedings of 7th Int. Conference “Modern Building, Materials, Structures and Techniques” May 16 –18, 2001, VILNIUS, Technika. 2001, p. 266. (Full paper p.p. 1 – 4 on enclosed CD-ROM)

19. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra, F.Bulavs, A.Kruklinsh. Shear strength of cement based composite. “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, 2001, Vol.37, Nr.2, p.139 – 144

20. A.M.Skudra, A.A.Skudra. Ievads slāņaino materiālu un konstrukciju mehānikā. RTU, Rīga, 2002, 116 lpp.

LANGUAGES Latvian, Russian, English

ADDRESS Riga Technical UniversityKalku Street 1, Riga LV 1658 LatviaTel. + 371 7 089262 Fax: 371 7 089121

02.2004.

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Name RaimondsSurname OzoliņšAddress 23-10, Ropažu street, Riga LV-1039Phone private: 7556155Date of birth September 14, 1948Nationality LatvianMarital status MarriedEducation 1992: doctor of engineering science of Republic

of Latvia;1986: Kiev Civil Engineering Institute. 3 month-qualification courses;1981: candidate of technical science - presenting of thesis at Leningrad Railway Transport Engineering Institute;1976-1978: post-graduate studentship at Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI);1967-1972: RPI. Engineer of communication lines

Experience of work Since 02.1986 up till now: assist.professor at Department of Design of Structures of Civil Engineering Faculty, Riga Technical University (RTU) - Building Structures, Steel Structures, and other subjects;10.1981-01.1986: senior lecturer at Department of Design of Structures of Civil Engineering Faculty, RPI;01.1979-09.1981: Computing Hall engineer at Civil Engineering faculty of RPI;09.1972-12.1975: senior engineer at Bridge department of Highway Design Institute

Complementary worth-while experience

Participation in approx. 100 expertises on technical condition of various types of buildings and engineering structures as a foreman or responsible executor

Participation in professional public organizations

Member of Latvian Civil Engineers Society;member of Latvian Association of Scientists

Erudition Languages: Latvian - native; Russian - fluent; English - middling;Licenced building expert - Latvian Civil Engineers Society licence No.283, certificate No.2832;B-category driver;Computer science proficiency: MS Word, Excel

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Name IlmarsSurname Kalis, identity No.031131-12775Address 78-67, Malienas street, Riga LV-1064Phone office: 7089284; private: 7533254Date of birth November 3, 1931Nationality LatvianMarital status MarriedEducation Dr.sc.ing. - since recertification in

November, 1992. 35 scientific works have been published;one monograph and an authors certificate.The degree of assist.professor was awarded in 1966;Candidate of science since 1965;Post-graduate studentship at Latvian Academy of Sciences and Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI): 1961 to 1964;Civil engineering studies at Latvian State University: 1952 to 1958; acquired qualification: civil engineer

Experience of work Assist.prof. at Department of Design of Structures and Professors group of Civil Engineering Faculty, Riga Technical University: 1980 to 1999; 2002 to 2003;Head of Department of Roads, Bridges and Geodesy of RPI: 1975 - 1980;Senior lecturer, assist.prof. at Civil Engineering Faculty of RPI: 1965 to 1975;Preparing and application of lecture synopses, practical and methodological works: 1965 to 1991;Submission, preparation and application of new bachelors and masters curricula and course units: 1992 to 1998 and 2002 to 2003;Expert in reinforced concrete structures - "Alphabetic index of persons and things", LME, Zinâtne, R., 1972., p.62;Drawing up of Latvian Building Standard 205-97 “Standard Design of Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Structures”: 1992 to 1998

Complementary worth-while experience

Land Service “Real Estate Assessment" licence No.67: 1996 to 1999;Certificate of appraisers assistant No.37 of the Association of Latvian property and real estate assessment: 2000 to 2003. Civil and industrial facilities liable to privatization have been assessed, e.g., real estates of Krustpils structural material complex, paper- mills of Yaunciems and Yugla, fish factories of Roya and Mersrags, etc. “Building Expert Licence No.284” of Latvian Civil Engineering Association:

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1995 to 2000 and certificate No.20-284: 2000 to 2005.Building experts investigations have been made in industrial and civil units requiring reconstruction or renovation, e.g., Riga Agricultural Plant, market pavilions of Agenskalns and in Liepaya, Riga Naval school, Civil engineering college, Academy of National Defense, etc.

Participation in professional public organizations

Member of Latvian Association of Scientists: since 1992;Member of Latvian Astronomical Society: since 1990

Erudition Latvian and Russian languages are practised at work and in social life; German is used for studying of technical and scientific literature

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Name KārlisSurname RocēnsAddress 2-2, V.Olava street, Rīga LV-1014PhoneFax:E-mail:

private: 7540178; office: 7089184, [email protected]

Date of birth March 3, 1939Nationality LatvianMarital status MarriedEducation1980

1968

1958-1963

1953-1957

Dr.habil.sc.ing. Speciality: structural mechanics, wood science and technology. Moscow State University of Civil Engineering Dr.sc.ing. Speciality: mechanics of materials, structural mechanics. Lvov Polytechnical Institute Civil engineer. Speciality: industrial and civil engineering. Riga Technical University (RTU) (former Riga Polytechnical Institute - RPI) Hydrotechnician. Speciality: construction of hydro-electric power stations. Riga School of Agriculture

Experience of work1993-up to now1999-up to now1985-19991981-1985

1972-1985

1968-1972

1967-1968

1963-1967

1957-1959

Director of the Institute of Structural Engineering and Reconstruction of Riga Technical University Professor of design of structuresProfessor, Head of Department of Design of Structures Part-time assist.prof. at Department of Design of Structures Head of the Laboratory of Modification of Wood at the Institute of Wood Chemistry, Latvian Academy of Sciences Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Modification of Wood Senior Researcher at the Department of Materials Mechanics, Latvian University of Agriculture Junior Researcher, Senior Engineer, Head of Group at the Institute of Polymer Mechanics, Latvian Academy of Sciences Senior technician of land reclamation, civil engineering and hydrotechnical structures at Latvian State Melioration Institute

Complementary worth-while experience1999-up to now

1999-up to now

1999-up to now

1999-2002

Member of the Technical Committee of European Commission - Urban Civil Engineering (Research, Political Co-ordination and Strategy) Latvian representative at International COST campaign “Improvement of Building,s Quality by New Technologies” boardMember of the international editorial board of "Journal of Civil Engineering and Management"

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1998-up to now

1998,1999,2000,2001,20021997-2001

2001-up to now

1997-2001

1977-2001

2002-up to now

1995,1997,1999,2001

2000

1995,1998,2000,2002

1995-up to now

1992-up to now

1988-1991

1988-19912000-up to now

Chairman of the Expert Commission for Conformity Estimation Centre of Building Materials and Structures Member of the Promotion Council for Mechanics and Materials Science at Latvian State University Member of the Scientific Committee for International conferences - “Materials Engineering Science”

Expert for determination of physical and mechanical properties of wood, wood materials, constructions and produce at the Department of Economics of Russian FederationExpert for determination of mechanical properties of wood, wooden materials, constructions and produce at International Regional Coordination Council for problems of advanced wood science

Chairman of the section in the State significance research program of RTU “Investigation, technology and rational utilization of composite materials in engineering structures” One of the managing executors in the State significance research program “Improvement of reliability, durability and protection of materials and constructions”One of the managing executors of the cooperation program two sections "Materials for Latvian national economy: development of technologies, investigation of properties, design, working out of basic principles for rational utilization Member of the Scientific Committee for International conferences - Modern building materials, constructions and techniqueMember of the organizing committee of 3-rd international symposium "Composition, properties and quality of wood" Member of local organizing committee for International conferences - “Mechanics of Composite Materials” Participation in the drafting of Building Standards LBN 004-98 Basic principles of designing, loads and effects; LBN 206-98 Building Standards for wood construction design and other building standards Member of the Habilitation (promotion) council in the sphere of construction engineering at RTU; the chairman - since 1998 Editor-in-chief of the collected articles of RTU"Проектирование и оптимизация конструкций инженерных сооружений" Member of the editorial board of the RTU collected articles "Механика армированных пластиков" Member of the editorial board of RTU scientific article collection Architecture and structural engineering

Participation in professional public organizations2001-up to now1999-up to now

Member of the Latvian Civil Engineering Council Member of Federation of European Materials

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1996-2002

1995-20031994-20031992-up to now1990-up to now

1990-up to now

1990-1994

Societies Member of Executive Committee of Baltic Association of Materials Research Societies Member of the Council of the European Ceramic Society President of Latvian Materials Research Society Member of Latvian National Committe for Mechanics Member of the Latvian Building Engineering Association Member of Regional Coordinating Council under International Wood Science Academy “Contemporary Wood Science Problems”Member of the board of the Latvian Building Engineering Association

Special merits1997-up to now

1995-1997

1972 and 1980

Full member of Latvian Academy of Sciences (department of physics and technical sciences) Corresponding member of Latvian Academy of Sciences (department of physics and technical sciences)Laureate of Latvian Academy of Sciences Presidium 1st Award

Erudition Languages: Latvian, Russian, English (can read);Carrying out of the analytical and experimental works concerned with determination of technological and operational properties and quality estimation of constructional materials - polymer and reinforced plastic, concrete and reinforced concrete, metal, glass, wood and wood material, as well as formation of rational building structures by using these materials. The obtained results are summarized in more than 160 scientific works, including 4 monographs (one of them is translated into German), 20 inventions and patents. The assessment of the quality of scientific work by International expertise is “excellent” , but the prospect of the research - “high”

Additional erudition LATAK seminar “Quality Management in Testing Laboratories” and “Elaboration of Quality Manuals in Testing Laboratories” according to ISO 9000 Series and EN45000 Series on 8-th December 1994.CSTC/WTCB, ICITE, EOTA, ETA - Danmark and SWBC International seminar on Construction Product Directives date 20,21 and 22 September 1999Seminar of Swedish State Building Agency “The Directive of European Building Produce 89/106”; 2000, December 4 -8Seminar of Swedish State Building Agency “Inspection and supervision of construction”, 2000, December 11 -15.

Interests Modern building structures, technological mechanics of composite constructional materials, material science, technology and qualimetry of structures

Hobbies Bee keeping, making landscapes of evergreen plants

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1979-1980 in Budapest Technical University (Hungary) in water management and water supply department (prof.Kazak)

1987- -Moskow State University (Russia),Hydrology course

1988-1989 in Royal Institute of Technology(Sweden) in Civil Engineering Faculty, Hydraulic Laboratory (prof.K.Cederval)

Latvian association of Heating, gas and water Technology Engineers

Family name: Gjunsburg

First name: BorissDate of Birth: July 11, 1940 Nationality: RussianCivil Status: MarriedEducation: 1958-1963 -Saratov Polytechnical Institute

Degree- Civil Engineer 1966- 1969 -Saratov Polytechnical Institute Degree- Dr.sc.ing in Hydraulic Engineering

Languages: Russian, Latvian, English- fluentlyPresent Position: Ass. Professor, Head of water supply and seweragedepartment of Riga Technical UniversityProfessonal carier: 1964-1966 -practical work at Civil engineering;

1966-1969 -post graduate studios;1970- -assistant, lecturer, vice-dean,Associated professor of water supply and sewerage department of Riga Technical University

Key qualification:

Membership of professional Bodies:

Publications:


Published 40 articles in field of hydraulics.

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Personal data:Boris Jelisejevs, date of birth: 22.07.1976., place of birth: Riga, LatviaCitizenship: LatviaFamily status: singleResidence: Riga, Dzirciema str. 49 app. 54, phone +371 9571320

Education:1983. – 1994. – Riga 68. secondary school.1994. – 1997. – Riga Technical University, Faculty of Civil Engineering (bachelore deg., B.sc.).1997.g. – 1999.g. – RTU, (transport engineer deg., Ing.).1999.g. – 2001.g. – RTU Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Transport constructions (master deg., M.sc.ing.).2001.g. – ... – RTU Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute of Transport constructions (doctoral studies, dissertation ”Integrated routine maintenance conception of state road network”).

Scientific activitiesI have five published scientific proceedings.Participation in six international scientific conferences with reports on my dissertation’s theme.There are two completed commercial research projects under RTU framework.

Job expirience:2001.g. – ... RTU lecturer (study courses: road building, motorway building). 2002.g. – 2003.g. Expert of transport system maintenance in Riga municipality.

Membership:Member of Union of Latvian Civil engineers

Language skills:Latvian, russian, english

Riga, 23.02.2004.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family Name: Smirnovs2. First Name: Juris3. Date of Birth: 1959.4. Nationality: Latvian5. Civil Status: Married (child -85)6. Education

Institution Riga Polytechnic InstituteDate: from (month/year) September 1977 - to (month/year) September 1982Degree or Diploma obtained Engineer of Transportation Engineering

Institution Moscow Automobile and Road InstituteDate: from (month/year) December 1984 - to (month/year) January 1988Degree or Diploma obtained Candidate of Technical Sciences (Road Planning

and Design)Institution Riga Technical University

Date: from (month/year) June 1993 to (month/year)Degree or Diploma obtained Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.sc.Ing.)

7. Language Skills:



Russian Very good Very good Very goodGerman Very good Very good Very goodEnglish Good Good Good


ICTCT ( International Cooperation on Traffic Conflict Techniques)

9. Other Skills MicroStation 95, Word for Windows, Excel, basic knowledge in TRIPS

10. Present Position Assoc. Professor, Department of Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, Deputy Dean Faculty of Building and Civil Engineering, Riga Technical UniversityHead, Testing Laboratory of Road Building Materials

11. Years within the University Since 198112. Key Qualifications Experience in general project management; project

planning, contracting, projects implementation in traffic safety projects in Latvia.

13. Country Experience

Countries Latvia Estonia

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January 1988 - till now

Location Riga, LatviaCompany Riga Technical University (former Riga Politechnical Institute)Position Assistant, Lecturer, Assoc.Professor, deputy DeanDescription Lecture courses in Traffic Flow Theory, Traffic and Environment,

Road Equipment, Railway Design and Railway in Ports, Traffic Planning for Doctoral, Master, Engineer and Bachelor students at Riga Technical University

Datums: sākot ar - beidzot ar (mēnesis/gads)

March 2000 – until now

Darba izpildes vieta LatviaKompānija Riga Technical UniversityIeņemamais amats Laboratory of Road Building Materials, HeadApraksts Testing of bitumenous pavement mixtures


May 2000 – until now

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, FGM AMOR (Austrija)Position National expert and contact personDescription Promotion Of Results in Transport Research and Learning

(PORTAL) www.eu-portal.net


October 2001. – October 2002

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, Ecole Nationale Des Ponts et Chaussess.Position National expertDescription SOCRATES project “European Civil Engineering Education and

Training - dissemination year” –www.euceet.utcb.ro


December 1999 – May 2001.

Location LatviaCompany Riga Technical University, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et ChaussessPosition National expertDescription SOCRATES project “European Civil Engineering Education and

Training” www.euceet.utcb.ro


December 1999 – March 2000

Location LatviaCompany SIA ZTF INŽENIERBŪVEPosition Project managerDescription Traffic organization project on expressroad A1 km 12,6


Maijs 1999. – Decembris 1999.

Location Latvia

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Company Riga Technical UniversityPosition Head of working teamDescription National Road Traffic Safety Programm – www.csdd.lv


March 1999. – October 1999.

Location LatviaCompany SIA ZTF INŽENIERBŪVEPosition Project managerDescription Concept Of Traffic Organization and Road Safety Improvement For

Central Part And Main Streets In Town Tukums


September 1998 - October 1999.

Location Riga, LatviaCompany VIATEK (Finland), TRL (Great Britain), INZENIERBUVEPosition Local expertDescription PHARE project: Multi-country Road Safety


October 1998. -December 1999.

Location Riga, LatviaCompany TRADEMCO (Greece), INZENIERBUVEPosition Local expertDescription PHARE project: An Evaluation of PHARE financed Multi-country

Transport Programs


April 1998.- November 1998

Location Riga, LatviaCompany Tallinn Technical University, INZENIERBUVEPosition National expertDescription PHARE project: CODE-TEN Project


October 1997 - April 1998.

Location LatviaCompany ELT (Estonia)Position Local expert Description QUATTRO


June - November 1996

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVEPosition Project manager, ExpertDescription "Black Spot" elimination method for Latvia’s roads.


May - November 1995

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVEPosition Project manager, ExpertDescription Traffic volume calculation method for Latvia’s road network

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May - December 1994



May - December 1993

Location LatviaCompany INZENIERBUVEPosition Project manager, ExpertDescription Road Traffic Safety Program within National Transport Development

Program


May - December 1994


15. Others

a) Traineeship in Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen - 1993.;b) Scholarship of Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst for stay in Ruhr University, Department of Traffic -

1993.;c) Training courses “Road and Traffic Management” organized by SWEROAD 1995. ;d) Training courses “Traffic Safety Management for Central and Easteurope” organized by SIDA and VTI 1995.;e) Traineeship in Padova University 1998.f) Traineeship in Schellenberg Institut für Materialprüfung, Leipheim, Germany, 2000.

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Curriculum Vitae

Name, Last Name Maris ZemitisAddress Talsu Street 12, Riga, LV 1002, LatviaPhones 7611392 (home), 7089143 (work), 9197868 (mobile)E-mail [email protected]

Education and Academic Degrees

Organization Civil Engineering Society of LatviaDates September 2003Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Courses on construction law and regulations

Organization Latvian Road Administration and Norwegian Road Administration

Dates May 2001Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Courses on bridge technical inspection and checking

University Stanford University, School of Engineering, USA

Dates June – July, 2000Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Scientific research on traffic organization in metropolitan areas

University Manchester University, United KingdomDates January – February 1997Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Courses on European-level construction project management

University Riga Technical UniversityDates December 1991Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Academic Degree of Lecturer (Awarded by decision No. 371 of the Council, December 23, 1991)

University Moscow Automobile and Road Institute Dates January – June 1980Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Lecturer of technical subjects

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mailto:[email protected]


University Riga Polytechnical InstituteDates 1962 – 1971Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Engineer of traffic roads

University Riga Construction College Dates September 1958 – June 1962Degree, Diploma or Research Area

Technician of road construction and maintenance

Professional Experience

Employer Riga Technical UniversityDates January 1990 – currentlyLocation Riga, LatviaPosition Senior Lecturer in Road and Bridge DepartmentDuties Lecture course “Road maintenance”

Employer Inzenierbuve, LLCDates 1996 – currentlyLocation Riga, LatviaPosition Engineer – ExpertDuties Bridge and culvert technical inspection

Employer Laboratory of Road Construction Materials, Riga Technical University

Dates July 2000 – November 2001Location Riga, LatviaPosition ExpertDuties Control of road and material quality

Employer Prague Technical University Dates June – August 1989Location Prague, CzechoslovakiaPosition Student internship advisorDuties Maintenance of transportation infrastructure

Employer LatTjumeņDorStroiDates May – August 1982Location Tjumenj Region, USSR

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Position Construction site managerDuties Construction of concrete roads in oil and gas extraction

regions

Employer Riga Polytechnical InstituteDates September 1975 – December 1989Location Riga, LatviaPosition Lecturer in Road and Bridge DepartmentDuties Lecture courses “Road Design” and “Traffic Organization”

Membership in Professional Organizations

Civil Engineering Society of Latvia

Certificate of highway, street and bridge construction supervision and technical inspection (Certificate No. 20-3069)

Staff expert in the area of “Highways”Latvian Land Surveyors’ Society

Certificate of sworn land surveyor (Certificate No. 164)

Language Proficiency

Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian Native (5) Native (5) Native (5)Russian 5 5 5English 4 4 4

Skills

Computer literacy MS Office (Word, Excel), Internet Explorer Driver’s License B category

Maris Zemitis January 2004

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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family Name: Rozentāle2. First Name: Ilze3. Date of Birth: 1954.4. Nationality: Latvian5. Civil Status: divorcee6. Education

Institution Riga Polytechnic InstituteDate: from (month/year) September 1973 - to (month/year) June 1979Degree or Diploma obtained Engineer of Industrial and Civil Building

Institution Riga Technical UniversityDate: from (month/year) January 1996 to (month/year) June 2000Degree or Diploma obtained Master of Technical Sciences (MSc)

7. Language Skills:



Russian Very good Very good Very goodEnglish Good Satisfactory Satisfactory


9. Other Skills Word for Windows, Excel, Corel DRAW, autoCAD10. Present Position Assistant, Department of Transportation Infrastructure

Engineering,

11. Years within the University Since 1975



September 1975 - till now

Location Riga, LatviaCompany Riga Technical University (former Riga Polytechnic Institute)Position Engineer, Head of laboratory, Assistant Description Lecture course Aesthetics of Civil Structures for 5th level Professional

study program Transportation engineering at Riga Technical University


January 2003 – December 2003

Location LatviaCompany ZTF “Inženierbūve”Position Contract work engineerDescription Translation and harmonization of Eurocodes



Location LatviaCompany ZTF “Inženierbūve” Position Contract work engineer

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Description Translation and harmonization of Eurocodes



Location LatviaCompany ZTF “Inženierbūve”Position Contract work engineerDescription Translation and harmonization of Eurocodes


May 2000 – December 2000

Location LatviaCompany PHARE Program “ Professional Education 2000” Position Contractor in working groupDescription Guidance manual “ Assessment of Student Competency”


December 1999 – December 2000

Location LatviaCompany PHARE Program “ Professional Education 2000”Position Contractor in working groupDescription Educational program of Supervisor of construction works

13. Additional Information From 2000 student projects management and organization of learning process in RTU Department of Civil Engineering college program on contract basis

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name GunārsSurname OzolzīleAddress: 15 Lāpstu st. flat 55, RIGA, LV - 1005Nationality: LatvianIdentity No: 300956 - 12605

EducationScientific Degrees

1. Moscow State University 1986-1989 M Philosophy2. Moscow State University 1992 D Sociology3. Latvian University Department of History 1975-1980

Work Experience

Since 2000 Associate Professor Chair of Sociology, Riga Technical University

1995-1994 Assistant Professor Ch Soc. Riga Technical University1991-1994 senior lecturer Chair of Politology, Riga Technical

University1989-1991 assistant RPI Chair of Social politics Theories1980-1989 scientific assistant RPI Sociologist Group

Scientific publications:

15 articles in scientific magazines12 conference theses1 other publication

Educational publications:

3 educational aids5 methodical articles3 programm of academic courses

Languages:

Latvian, Russian, German

Scientific research work:

7 research project, sponsored by international organizations and LZP

Participation in international project work:

Since 1998 Democracy: theory and practiceSince 1995 Social politics

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Since 1992 SociologySince 1989 Political Science

The Political System in Latvia

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CURRICULUM VITAEProposed role in the project: Chancellor of RTU

1. Family name: Taraskevics2. First names: Ronalds3. Date of birth: 23.11.19424. Nationality: Polish5. Civil status: married6. Education: high

Institution[ Date from - Date to ]

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

Riga Technical University1999

Dr.oec. Associated professor

Riga Technical University 1992

Dr. oec. Assistant professor

RTU 1988 Assistant professorRTU 1983 Candidate of Economic sciences (equal to PhD)Riga Politechnical Institute (RPI) 1971

Engineer-economist

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking WritingRussian 1 1 1Latvian 1 1 1Polish 1 1 1

8. Membership of professional bodies:9. Other skills: (e.g. Computer literacy, etc.)

PC user (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

10. Present position: Chancellor of RTU, Associated professor 11. Years within the firm: 1512. Key qualifications:

Economics

Economics of higher education

Regional economics of personal development

Elaborating of finance plans

Management

13. Specific experience in the region:Country Date from - Date to

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14.Professional experienceDate from - Date to

Location Company Position Description

1971-1987

Riga Riga Polytechnical Institute

Senior professor, The head of educational department

Associated professor

Senior lecturerAssistant of Vice Rector of Education

Education and scientific research

Official decision-making

Day-to-day management

University administration including personnel policy and finance

1989- at

present

Riga RTU Chancellor Assistant professor

Assistant of Vice Rector of Education

Education and scientific research

Official decision-making

Day-to-day management

University administration including personnel policy and finance

15.Other relevant information (eg, Publications)

1991 Methodology of financing of educational System in Republic of Latvia

and …. Scientific publications

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Andris Surname: ZvejnieksAddress: 68 Čaka st., flat 4, RIGANationality: LatvianIdentity No: 060544-11356

Education:Scientific Degrees

1. 1983-1984 Post graduate course at Latvian UniversityLR Certificate C-D No.00840 philosophy Dr. Philosophy

2. 1968-1972 Department of Philosophy Faculty of History and Philosophy at LatvianUniversity

In – job Training

1995 EU-Phare Public Administration Reform Program, certificate gives the rightto teach Ethics to Civil Service applicants candidates

Present position:

Assistant Professor HI Philosophy Professor’s Group, Riga Technical University

History of educational work:

1993-1998 Assistant Professor Head of Chair1988-1993 Assistant Professor1977-1988 senior lecturer RPI1972-1977 lecturer RPI

Languages: Latvian, Russian, English*, Bulgarian** Elementary level

Fields of scientific research:

Ethics History or philosophySocial Philosophy

Academic Course:

PhilosophySocial Development ModelsIntroduction to EthicsEthicsEthics in Science and TechnologyEuropean Classical PhilosophyClassical Philosophy

Major recent publications:2003 Social Development Models, Lecture synopsis, R.:RTU

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2002 Social Reality and Moral Innovations, vol.8.1 Arts & Social Science, pp98-102 , R.:RTU2002 Social Reality& Morality in Contemporary Latvian Society, Reports at International Conference “Society & Culture”, pp177-182, PU Liepaja

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Curriculum vitae

1. Name, surname: Ilze Siliņa2. Personal number: 280358-101133. Place of birth: Riga, Latvia4. Address: 34-1 Sturišu Street, Riga, LV 10065. Place of work: RTU, Institute of languages,

Riga Technical University.6. LR Scientific degree, diploma Nr., speciality:

MA Paed. Diploma Nr.00361. German philologist, translator, lecturer Diploma Nr. HB Nr.360461

7. Practical work: 1993-until now lecturer of theRTU in the German language instruction.

8. Pedagogical work: 1993 – until now Practical classes of English with students of the RPI/RTU according to bachelor's, l engineer's master's and doctor’s study programs.1982. -1993. Teacher of German language at 2nd school.

9. Direction of research work:“Styles of pedagogical work and those expression during foreign language lessons in university” – Thesis of master work (1998).

10. Languages: Latvian - native, German – very good, Russian – good, English – with dictionary

12. Raising of qualification: 1995 - Participation in the seminar “Witschaftsdeutsch” organized by Duesseldorf university1995 – courses “Deutsche Sprache in der Fachkommunikation un Fachsprachendidaktik” organized by university of Hemnitz - Zwickau

13. Professional and public work:Member of Language institute boardCoordinator of the English language instruction at the faculties of Architecture and Building Engineering.

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Curriculum vitae

6. Name, surname: Gunta Chakure7. Personal number: 150438-101458. Place of birth: Riga, Latvia9. Address: 11-16 Mezciema Street, Riga, LV 107910.Place of work: RTU, Institute of languages,

Riga Technical University.6. LR Scientific degree, diploma Nr., speciality:

MA Phil.methods of the English language instruction Record Nr.03 of the meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Foreign languages of the Latvian University from September 27, 1993 about awarding a master's degree.

7. Practical work: 1962-1999 lecturer, senior lecturer of theRPI/RTU in the English language instruction.

8. Pedagogical work: Practical classes of English with students ofthe RPI/RTU according to bachelor's, practical engeneer's and master's study programmes.

9. Direction of research work:Methods of compiling teaching aids, text books and dictionaries. Translation aspects of professional literature.

10. Total number of scientific works:11 publications (teaching aids, 2 text books, 1 dictionary.

11. Languages: Latvian - native, English - very good,Russian - good.

12. Raising of qualification: Participation in the seminars organized bythe Faculty of Foregn Languages of the LU.

13. Professional and public work:Coordinator of the English language instruction at the faculties of Architecture and Building Engineering.

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CURRICULUM VITAE1. Family name LĀCIS2: First names RAITIS3. Date of birth 07.11.19764. Nationality LATVIAN5. Civil status SINGLE6. Education

Institution[Date from – Date to]

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY, Scotland, [2002-2003]

MSc Safety Engineering, Reliability and Risk Management (Chevening Scholarship)

LINKOPING UNIVERSITY, Sweden, [2000-2001]

International Masters Programme of Traffic Environment and Safety Management, Certificate of participation (Swedish Institute Scholarship)

RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, Latvia, [1998-2000]

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, Latvia, [1995-1998]

Professional Engineering Qualification in Construction

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5(1 – excellent; 5 – basic)

Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian 1 1 1Russian 2 2 3English 1 1 18. Membership of

professional bodiesScottish Networks International

9. Other skills (e.g. Computer literacy etc)

Statistical analysis (SPSS), 3D graphics (Microstation), Microsoft Office

10. Present position 1) Lecturer assistant, department of Roads and Bridges, Riga Technical University;

2) Bridge Engineer, Inzenierbuve Ltd.11. Years within the firm 1) One;

2) Three.12. Key qualifications Bridge design and assessment

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13. Professional experience

Date from – Date to

Location Company Position Description

July-September, 2003

Aberdeen (Scotland)

WS Atkins Academic placement

Reliability studies of fixed offshore structures

2000-2002 Norkoping/Riga (Sweden/Latvia)

Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI)

Designer of educational modules

RetsNet project, Development of educational modules in Traffic Safety

14: Other relevant information (eg Publications)

Co-author of manual Pedestrian Bridges - design guidelines, Latvian Road Administration, 2003Publication in Journal Highways, 2/2002, Means of Visual Expression in Bridge Design, Latvian Road Administration, 2002Publication Information and Advertising Campaigns in Road Traffic Safety, 5. International Conference in Environmental Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, May 23-24, 2002;Publication in Journal Highways, 2/2000, Intermodal Transport, Latvian Road Administration, 2000

Date: 09 / 03 / 2004Day/Month/Year

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Study subjects

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RTU Faculty of computer science and information technology Department of engineering mathematics Course descriptionCourse title: DDM 101 Mathematics.Faculty: Dr. math. Līga Biezā.Course status: RTU core course.Study type: academic program.Study level: bachelor program.Course volume : 9 CP, 176 hours, including lectures - 80 hours, seminars – 96 hours.Test format: exam.Aim of the course: Present basic knowledge of higher mathematics. Course objectives: Teach students basic mathematical concepts and methods, including ability to formulate statements in a logical and precise way.Textbooks and literature list:1. Kronbergs E., Rivža P., Bože Dz. Augstākā matemātika. 1. un 2.

daļa, Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1988, 534 lpp., 527 lpp.2. Kārlis Šteiners, Biruta Siliņa. Augstākā matemātika. Lekciju

konspekts inženierzinātņu un dabaszinātņu studentiem.1. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1997, 96 lpp., 2. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1998, 115 lpp.3. Kārlis Šteiners. Augstākā matemātika. Lekciju konspekts inženierzinātņu un dabaszinātņu studentiem.3. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1998, 192 lpp., 4. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1999, 168 lpp.4. Māris Buiķis, Biruta Siliņa. Matemātika. Definīcijas. Formulas.

Aprēķinu algoritmi. Zvaigzne, 1997, 288 lpp.5. Dz. Bože, L.Biezā, B.Siliņa, A.Strence. Uzdevumu krājums

augstākajā matemātikā. Zvaigzne, 1996, 328 lpp. Teaching mode: Lectures, seminars and consultations.Course evaluation: Marking scheme:

Tests and exam 70% Team work 5% Lecture attendance and participation in discussions 5% Individual work 20% Total 100%

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Requirements for the course: Individual homework and test completion in time, final exam completion in time.Analysis of the course: Course contents corresponds to the requirements for engineering courses for bachelor program. Requirements for students: Prepare lectures and textbook materials before seminars. Complete all individual work in time. Study plan

Semester 1 N. Topics Lectures Seminars

1. Elements of linear algebra 3 32. Vector algebra. 3 33. Analytic geometry. 3 34. Introduction to calculus. 3 35. One variable differential calculus 6 66. Several variables differential calculus 4 57. Complex numbers 1 18.

Review1 -

Total: 24 24


1. The indefinite and definite integral. Improper integral.

5 8

2. Multiple integrals 3 43.

Ordinary differential equations4 6

4. Numerical and functional series 3 65. Review 1 -

Total: 16 24

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ECONOMICS

2 credit point: 16 hr. lectures, 16 hr. laboratories

Nr. Theme Lectures (hr) Laboratories

1. Introduction to economics 2 2

2. Demand and supply 2 2

3. Market structure 2 2

4. Production and costs 2 2

5. Capital enterprise 2 2

6. Optional activities and fiscal situation elements of analyze

2 2

7. Macroeconomics capital assents 1 1

8. Money, inflation and credit 1 2

9. State fiscal policy 2 1

Together 16 16

LITERATURE

1. Nešpors V. Ievads ekonomikā. - R.: Kamene, 2002. -193 lpp.

2. Nešpors V. Ievads mikroekonomikas teorijā. - R.: Kamene, 2003. -145 lpp.

3. Saulītis J., Šenfelde M. Ievads makroekonomikā. -R.: RTU, 2003. -171 lpp.

4. Diderihs H. Uzņēmuma ekonomika. - R: Zinātne, 2000. -515 lpp.

5. Hofs K.H. Biznesa ekonomika. - R: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2002. -559 lpp.

6. Uzņēmējdarbības ekonomika. - R.: Kamene, 1999. -165 lpp.

7. Uzņēmējdarbības organizēšanas un plānošana. - R: Kamene, 1995. -264 lpp.

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RTU Humanitārais institūtsSocioloģijas un pedagoģijas katedra

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE UNITTitle of the course: Communication skillsCode: HPS 120Lecturer: Sandra Gudzuka , Mg.psych., assistant professorCurriculum: professional studies of all study profilesStudy area: academic and professional Level of studies: professional studies of all study profiles Credit value: 2 credit, 32 hours – 16h – lectures, 16h - seminars

Aim of the course: to develop understanding about ethical, cultural and psychological aspects of communication.Objectives of the course: to give knowledge about the role of communicative process, its essence and different kinds in society. To improve understanding about the terms of efficient communication and personal style of communicationList of literature:

1. L.Dubkēvičs, I.Ķestere. Saskarsme. Lietišķā etiķete. R. 2003.2. V.Kincāns. Etiķete sadzīvē, lietišķajos kontaktos, starptautiskajās attiecībās. R.

2000.3. S.Omārova. Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. R. 1996.4. A.Pīzs. Ķermeņa valoda. R. 19945. V.Veics. Uzvedības kultūra saskarsmē. 1.,2. daļas. R. 2000.

Methods of teaching: lectures, interactive methods, practical classes, independent work.Assessment: A credit test . The level of knowledge is tested in a written form.Requirements for mastering the subject: attending lectures, participation in practical classes, independent work, literature studies. Descriptive analysis of the course: The subject is taught in context with other socio-humanitarian subjects.Planned discussions; 1. Analysis of different situations in communication. 2. Discussion the results of tests about communication. 3. An image of a student of RTU. 4. Different cultures as expressed in communication. Content of the course:1. The essence of communication. Psychological, ethical and cultural aspects. Communication

asa process of exchanging information and interaction among people. (4h)2. Communication and mutual relations among people. Business and informal communication.

Manifestation of different styles of communication. (4h)3. Interaction among people in a group. Principles of cooperation in a team. (4f)4. Verbal communication. Language and speech. The role of listening and its different kinds.

Development of verbal communication skills in the process of learning at a higher school. (4h)

5. Non-verbal communication. Main elements of non-verbal communication and the body language. (4h)

6. Efficient communication and conflicts. Barriers and difficulties of communication. Causes of conflicts and possibilities of solving them. (4h)

7. Ethical aspects of communication. Moral values, attitude, action, behaviour. Culture of virtues, its elements and manifestation. (4h)

8. Behaviour and communication culture. Etiquette, its functions and kinds. Standards of behaviour, manners. Standards of behaviour at a higher school. Outer appearance and formation of an image. Clothes and their function in communication.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE UNIT

Professor: Juris Rihards Naudžuns, Dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: INTRODUCTION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

AND BUILDING

Curriculum: Transportation engineering, Civil engineeringProfile of studies: Civil Engineering Level of studies: 5th level Professional study program

Volume of the course unit: 1CP, hours – 16, lectures – 1, control – test. Objective of the course unit: to give an overview about construction industry, its

regulations, to intriduce students with study process in Civil engineering faculty

Tasks of the course unit: To give idea about importance of construction industry in Latvia’s

economy and understanding of construction procedure; To indroduce students with study organization in RTU and Civil engineering

faculty; To give insight into research carried out in institutes of Civil engineering

faculty.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, studies of literature and independent research work, individual literature studies.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test.

Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources,Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature:

1. Law on contruction. Būvniecības likums.2. Cabinet of Ministers regulations MK 1997.g. 1.aprīļa noteikumi Nr.

112 “Vispārīgie būvnoteikumi”3. Cabinet of Ministers regulations MK 1997.g. 6. maija noteikumi Nr.

167 “Būvdarbu autoruzraudzības noteikumi”4. Cabinet of Ministers regulations MK 1997.g. 6. maija noteikumi Nr. 168

“Būvuzraudzības noteikumi”

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5. www.rtu.lv- 02.02.2004.6. www.bf.rtu.lv - 02.02.2004.7. www.building.lv – 02.02.2004.

Contents.

Review of construction industry. Importance of construction industry in Latvian economy. Laws and regulations in construction industry. Management and procedure of construction process. Professional associations in construction branch. 1., 2 week – 2 hours.

Study process organization in Civil engineering faculty. Studies of academical bachelor (B.sc.ing.). Studies of academical Master (Ms.sc.ing.). Bachelor and Master professional stumdies (B.eng. and M.eng.). Doctoral degree stumdies. ECTS system. RTU regulation on study process organization. Student’s responsipilities and rights. 3., 4. week – 2 hours.

Conection of practice and research carried out in institutes of Civil engineering faculty. Research within institute of materiāls and constructions. Research within Transportation engineering institute. Research within institute of Construction technology. Research within institute of building and reconstruction. 5.-16. week – 12 hours.

Test.

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http://www.building.lv/

http://www.bf.rtu.lv/


RTU mācību priekšmeta pieteikums.

01121.Sporta katedraA.Dati par mācību priekšmetu.

1.Priekšmeta šifrs: HPA1012.Priekšmeta statuss: RTU obligātais priekšmets

3.Studiju līmenis,kurā izmantojams priekšmets: Akadēmiskās izglītības bakalaura studijas(pamatstudijās)

4. Priekšmeta nosaukums: Fiziskā audzināšanaPhysical Training

Daļa Kred.p. Lekc. Pr.d. Lab.d. Darbs Pārbaudes divās daļās 0.0 kr. 0.0 4.0 0.0 II

l.daļa 0.0 kr. 0.0 2.0 0.0 I 2. daļa 0.0 kr. 0.0 2.0 0.0 I

5.Priekšmeta satura anotācija:Peldēšana. Ritmika. Smagatlētika. Sporta spēles. Vispārēja fiziskā sagatavotība.

Swimming.Rhythmics.Weight-lifting.Sports Gsaa.es. General Phvsical Training.

B. Dati par atbildīgo pasniedzēju.1. Muižnieks Jānis

Doktors,Docents

Krievu,Latviešu vai.2.Habilitācijas disertācijas nosaukums :

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Struktūrvienība:



Associated professor: Ainars Paeglitis, Dr.sc.ing.

Name of the course unit: PROBABILISTIC METHODS IN STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Curriculum: Transportation engineering

Profile of studies: Civil Engineering

Level of studies: 5th level Professional study program

Volume of the course: 4CP

Objective of the course:

To introduce the students with the use of probabilistic methods in structural analysis and safety assessment.

Tasks of the course:

To familiarise with the principles of use of probabilistic methods in structural analysis;

To acquaint with the data treatment and representation methods;

To introduce with the reliability and risk concepts in structural engineering context.

Methods of teaching of the courseLectures, seminars and group work, studies of literature and independent research work.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course Test.Requirements for successful completion of the course

Mastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation

in discussions and debates.

Requirements to the students preparing for regular studies

Studies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the academic staff.

Bibliography

- Lecture notes.

- I.Elishakoff Probabilistic Theory of Structures. // Dover Publications. 1999.

- Risk and Safety in Civil Engineering, // Lecture notes, Prof. Dr. M.H.Faber, 2001, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

- O.Krastiņš Varbūtību teorija un matemātiskā statistika. // R.Zvaigzne.1978.g.

- Probabilistic Assessment of Existing Structures. // The Joint Committee on Structural Safety. RAILEM publication, 2001.

- Jorg Schneider Introduction to Safety and Reliability of Structures. // Structural Engineering documents, IABSE, 1997.

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- Ayyub Bilal M. Probability, statistics, and reliability for engineers and scientists - 2nd ed. // Chapman&Hall/CRC, 2003.g.

Content

Introduction Concepts of risk, safety and reliability; decision-making in uncertain conditions2 hours

Elements of probability Sample space, set theory and Venn diagrams, axioms of probability3 hours

Conditional probability Total probability and Bayes theorem2 hours

Random variables Discrete and continuous variables, histograms and scatter plots2 hours

Measures of variation Mean, standard deviation, median, mode, kurtosis and skewness2 hours

The cumulative probability distribution function and probability density function Binomial, exponential, normal and lognormal, Poisson, Weibull, Gumbel distributions; use of statistical tables6 hours

Hypothesis testing Confidence intervals, statistical tests2 hours

Relationship between the variables Correlation and regression2 hours

Concept of systems reliability Series and parallel systems4 hours

Failure representation of systems Fault trees and event trees2 hours

Reliability of structural systems Limit states, reliability index, uncertainty modelling3 hours

Structural reliability methods First and second order reliability methods (FORM/SORM), Monte Carlo simulation techniques 2 hours

Control: test.

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Subject description

Lecturer: Maris Knite, Dr.habil.phys.,professor Subject: Physics

Programm of studies: Transportation engineeringKind of studies: Professional studyLevel of studies: BachelorSubject volume: 6 Credit points (CP)

Subject goal:

The goal of the subject “physics” is: To give students the opportunity to master the theoretical knowledge and

practical skils to physics at university level using also the elements of higher mathematics,

To develop the physico-technical world outlook and logical thinking, To rouse interest about the latest achivements in physics and their

application for the solution of technical problems including the problems in technologies with high added value.

Subject tasks: To ensure the possibility for students to get the basic knowledge of

contemporary physics, To show the connections between the theoretical questions of physics

and practice during lectures perfoming simple real experiments and demonstrations of physical phenomena,

To ensure the possibility for students to carry out the studies of physical phenomena during the laboratory works, to master the mathematical processing of measurement results, to analyze the results and to make the conclusions.

To acguire skills in the following branches: In the solution of the practical problems of physics, In the mathematical processing of experimental results.

Recommended literature1. Fizika / A.Valtera redakcijā. – R.: Zvaigzne. 1992. – 643 lpp.2. A.Apinis. Fizika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1972. – 706 lpp.3. I.Petrovskis. Mehānika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1976. – 360 lpp.4. J.Kručāns. Molekulārfizika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1975. 278 lpp.5. J.Platacis. Elektrība. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1974. – 494 lpp.6. M.Knite. Elektrostatika. - R.:RTU, 1993. - 34 lpp.7. O.Students. Optika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1971. – 412 lpp.8. K.Švarcs, A.Ozols. Hologrāfija – revolūcija optikā. – R.: Zinātne, 1975. – 208 lpp.9. J.Eiduss, U.Zirnītis. Atomfizika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1978. – 328 lpp.10. B.Rolovs. – Kodolfizika. – R.: Latvijas Valsts izdevniecība, 1964. – 390 lpp.11. Fizikas uzdevumu risināšana / A. Valtera redakcijā. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1982. – 175 lpp.12. V.Volkenšteine. Uzdevumu krājums fizikā. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1968. – 353 lpp.13. Uzdevumi / Sast. A.Ķiploka, M.Jansone, I.Klincāre. – R.: RTU, 1998. – 53 lpp.14. Uzdevumi / Sast. A. Ķiploka, M.Jansone, I.Klincāre. – R.: RTU, 1999. – 70 lpp.15. Uzdevumi fizikā ar risināšanas piemēriem / Sast. J.Zvirgzde, A.Kalnača. – R.: RPI, 1989. – 19 lpp.16. Fizikas praktikums Tehniskās universitātes studentiem / Sast. M.Jansone, I.Klincāre, A.Ķiploka. – R.: RTU, 1997. –

113 lpp.17. Novērojumu un mērījumu rezultātu matemātiskās apstrādes pamati. Metodiski norādījumi laboratorijas darbu

veikšanai / Sast. A.Valters, N.Zagorska. – R.: RTU, 1991. – 25 lpp.18. Fizikas praktikuma laboratorijas darbu atskaites noformēšana / Sast. A.Kalnača, J.Zvirgzde. – R.: RPI,1989. – 18

lpp.19. Praktikums mehānikā / Sast. A.Kurzemnieks, V.Rupeneits. – R.:RTU, 1991. – 34 lpp.20. I.Abrams, J.Bērziņš, V.Rupeneits, U.Upmanis. Praktikums mehānikā un molekulārfizikā.. – R.: RPI, 1982. – 65 lpp.21. A.Okmanis. Praktikums elektrībā. – 3. Pārstr. izd. –R.: Zvaigzne, 1977. – 270 lpp.22. A.Valters. Praktikums optikā un atomfizikā. – R.: RPI, 1985. – 104 lpp.

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23. M.Jansone, I.Klincāre, A.Ķiploka, I.Klemenoks, M.Knite, V.Novikovs. Fizikas praktikums tehniskās universitātes studentiem. Rīga, RTU, 2001,172 lpp.

24. I.Klincāre, M.Jansone, A.Ķiploka, I.Klemenoks, M.Knite, V.Novikovs. Fizikas praktikums tehniskās universitātes studentiem. Rīga, RTU, 2001,189 lpp.

25. M.Jansone, A.Kalnača, J.Blūms, A.Ķiploka, I.Klemenoks, A.Medvids, M.Knite.Uzdevumu krājums vispārīgajā fizikā. Rīga, RTU, 2000, 247 lpp.

26. M. Knite, J.Blūms. Physics for speciality “Management of Customs “ at Riga Technical University, Proc. of Second European International Conference on “Physics Teaching in Engineering Education”, (PTEE 2000), Budapest, Hungary, 2000, 4 pages, http://www.bme.hu/ptee2000/papers/knite.pdf

The subject teaching method1. Lectures

The purpose of lectures is to introduce to subject terminology, mathematical apparatus, physics laws, interpretation of physical phenomena, demonstrations of physical experiments.

2. Practical work Practical work includes the independent solution of typical problems.

3. Laboratory work During the “Physics “ course in the first semester students carry out four from the following laboratory works:

1) “Maxwell’s pendulum “.2) “Rotational movement study with Oberbeck’s setup“.3) “Determination of the velocity of body with the torsional

ballistic pendulum”.4) “The determination of the globule velocity by the ballistic

pendulum”.5) “Uniformly accelerated motion study with Atwood’s setup”.6) “Test of the electric mesurement instruments and widening

of their measurement range”.7) “Investigation of the electric field”.8) Compensation method, the determination of the battery

electomotive force and its interval resistance”.In the second semester stydents carry out four from the following

laboratory works:1) “Electric conductivity of matter and its temperature

dependence”:a) electric conductivity of metals,b) electric conductivity of semiconductors.

2) “The determination of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field by tangent galvanometer”.

3) “Alternating-current circuits. The determination of inductance and capacity”.

4) “The interference of light”:a) Young’s double slit,b) Newton’s rings.

5) “Plane diffraction gratings”.6) The polarization of light”.

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7) “Photoeffect”.8) “Spectroscopy”.9) The dose power determination of the radioactive

emission”.

4. Control works In control works it is tested how students have acguired the knowledge given

at lectures.

5. Self-dependent work The self-dependent work envisages

the stydies of the lecture material and textbooks, self-dependent solution of problems, the admittance acquirement to perform laboratory works, the preparation of the laboratory work report.

6. Consultations

Consultations are provided for the explanation of lecture materials and self-dependent solution of problems.

PROGRAMM OF PHYSICS

1 st semester: 3 credit points and 3 hours in week: lectures – 2, laboratory works – 1 hours, practical works – 0 hours.

2 nd semester: 3 credit points and 3 hours in week: lectures – 2, laboratory works – 1 hours, practical works – 0 hours.

1 st semester

Physical principles of mechanics

Introductive to the kinematics of particle and absolutely solid body. Dynamics of a particle. Solid body dinamics. Mechanical oscillations. Mechanical waves.

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Principles of molecular physics and thermodynamicsThermodynamical systems. Ideal gas. Physical foundations of the kinetic molecular theory. Transfer processes.The foundations of thermodynamics.

ElectromagneticsElectric field in vacuum. Electric field in dielectrics. Conductors in electric field. Direct current. Magnetic field in vacuum. Magnetic field of currents. Magnetic field in the matter. Magnetics. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations.

2 nd semester

Electromagnetics(continuation)

Electromagnetic oscillations. Electromagnetic waves.

Wave opticsDispersion of light. Interference of light. Diffraction of light. Polarization of light.

Quantum nature of emissinThermal emission. External photoelectric effect.

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics and atomic physicsElements of quantum mechanics. Modes of atomic structure. Emission and

absorption of light by atoms.

Principles of solid state physicsThe origin of energetic bands in crystals. The intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity of semiconductors.

Fundamentals of nuclear physics and elementary particlesThe structure and composition of atomic nucleus. Radiactivity its types. Nuclear reactions and conservation laws. Elementary particles.

Thematic plan

1 st semester

Weeks Themes Literature Tehnical means1 Introduction to the kinematics of

particle and absolutely solid body.

[1] 1530 lpp.

Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

2 Dynamics of a particle. [1] 3165 Overhead, setups for

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demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

3 Solid body dinamics [1] 6581 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

4 Mechanical oscillations. [1] 380402 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

5 Mechanical waves. [1] 419438 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

6 Thermodynamical systems. Ideal gas. Physical foundations of the kinetic molecular theory

[1] 122135 145155


7 Physical foundations of the kinetic molecular theory. Transfer processes.

[1] 155167 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

8 The foundations of thermodynamics.

[1] 135145 167185


9 Electic field in vacuum. [1] 212244 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

10 Electric field in dielectrics. Conductors in electric field.


11 Direct current. Magnetic field in vacuum.

[1] 272292 312316 330340


12 Magnetic field of currents. [1] 316330 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

13 Magnetic field in the matter. [1] 346352 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

14 Magnetics. [1] 341345 352363

Overhead, setups for demonstrations of

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physics experiments, computer projector

15 Electromagnetic induction. [1] 363374 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

16 Maxwell’s equations. [1] 375380 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

2 nd semester

Weeks Themes Litrature Tehnical means1 Electromagnetic oscillations [1] 402417 Overhead, setups

for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

2 Electromagnetic oscillations. Electromagnetic waves.


3 Dispersion of light. Interference of light.

[1] 530546 461470


4 Interference of light. [1] 471484 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

5 Diffraction of light. [1] 484496 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

6 Diffraction of light. [1] 496507 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

7 Polarization of light. [1] 507530 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics

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experiments, computer projector

8 Thermal emission. [1] 530565 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

9 External photoelectric effect. [1] 565584 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

10 Elements of quantum mechanics. [1] 585594 Overhead, setups for demonstrations of physics experiments, computer projector

11 Elements of quantum mechanics. Modes of atomic structure.

[1] 595602 603620


12 Emission and absorption of light by atoms.

[1] 629640 682686


13 The origin of energetic bands in crystals

[1] 660667 641645 652660


14 The intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity of semiconductors.


15 The structure and composition of atomic nucleus. Radiactivity its types.


16 Nuclear reactions and conservation laws. Elementary particles.


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Name of the course unit

Computer Sciences (Fundamental Course)Professor of the course unit: Felikss Bulavs, Dr.hab.sc.ing., prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringMode of the studies academic, professionalLevel of the studies bachelor; professional studies for

bachelor’s degree

Volume of the course unit - 3 credits Objective of the course unitTo acquire the proficiency of programming in Turbo Pascal language. To accomplish an independent drawing – up, compilation and application of programs for problem solutions. To apply standard program batches of Pascal language library. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows:

to acquire the proficiency of drawing – up, tuning and application of programs for solutions of practical tasks;

to acquire efficient non – standard methods of calculation tasks for solution of multiconditioned and cyclic tasks;

to develop algorithmic proficiency for tasks.References

1. G.Spalis. Turbo Pascal for Windows. Rīga, Datorzinību centrs. 1998, 126 lpp.2. A.Jepaņešņikovs, V.Jepaņešņikovs. Programmēšana Turbo Pascal 7.0 vidē.

Maskava, 1998, 367 lpp. (krievu val.)3. A.Ratnieks. Datormācība. Lekciju konspekts. Rīga, 1997, 82 lpp.

Teaching methods of the course unitLectures, laboratory works by means of the computer, individual students’ tasks and their defence.Assessment principles of mastering the course unitTest on independently accomplished projects.Requirements to mastering the course unitAttendance of laboratory works or mastering of the specific subject by literature sources and obligatory implementation and defence of individual calculation tasks. Requirements to students preparing for regular Knowledge concerning the methods for implementation of laboratory work, and principles and means of application of practical calculation programs.Planned discussions and debates, topics and contentDiscussions on the tests passed. Content of the course unitInformatics and computers. Basic principles of information. Units of measurement of information: Baits – bits. Transmission of information by unremitting and discreet signals. Recording of letter reproducing elements in figures. Counting systems with different bases. Whole numbers, real numbers in exponential and fixed points’ form.

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Interpretation of information in computer files and memory. Brief summary on the main algorithmic languages and their comparison. Data and their classification. Structure of the electronic computer. The main components and functions of the computer.The central processor, memory systems, input – output channels and appliances. Basic principles of computer operation. Operational system, its character and tasks. Files and directories, their types and structure. The most important OS programs.Preparation and solution tasks by the computer. Algorithmization of tasks. Algorithmic scheme. Algorithmic structures (linear, branched, cyclic, iterative). Program elements: constants, inconstant quantities, operators. Structure of standard programs. Content of the descriptive part.Numerical, logical and characters constants, their entering in program. Notation and description of inconstant quantities. Arithmetical, logical and characters expressions. Arithmetical and logical operations. Modeling of the assignment, input and linearly nonbranched programs. Labeled and transitional operators. Recurrent branching. Conditional operators. Simple and complex operators. Cyclic operators. Cycle with a fixed number of repetitions.

One – and multidimensional data array. Refilling, methods of classification of elements. Operations with data array and their elements.Standardfictions, functions and procedures realized by the user. Formal and real parameters. Reitalic functions and procedures. Operation with program libraries. More frequently used libraries of programs.

Requirements to gaining the credits:volume of the course 48hourslectures 24 hourslaboratory work 24 hoursdefence of individual projecttest

Calendar planSee the curriculum BBM103 of the course unit COMPUTER SCIENCES (FUNDAMENTAL COURSE).Importance of the course unit COMPUTER SCIENCES (FUNDAMENTAL COURSE) within the CURRICULA of studies for bachelor’s degree and professional studies of civil engineering.

The course unit prepares the students for rational acquirement of subjects in their future studies. It also enables to find a self – dependent solution on any algorithmic problem within the limits of the assigned precision.

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Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics

BTG131.0 UO; B 2.00 K (0.00-0.00-2.00) I; D

Curriculum Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering

Profile of Study ProfessionalLevel of Study 5th level Professional Study Programm

Staff: Modris Dobelis Professor, Dr.Sc.ing.

Credits: 2 CP

Objective: To provide the student with detailed understanding of the theory and practice of the fundamental means of graphically communicating ideas and concepts in Engineering.

Tasks: 1. To provide the student with the theoretical background and methods of the presentation of the three dimensional objects in the two dimensional drawings.

2. To teach the student the practical methods of producing complex drawings in European and American systems.

3. To develop the skills of geometrical shape analysis of special objects.4. To introduce with the basics of computer aided drafting and design systems.

Study language:

The subject is delivered in Latvian, English and Russian.

Recommended literature:

Text books: 1. M. Dobelis, I. Jurāne, Z. Veide, G. Fjodorova, J. Auzukalns, V. Dobelis, G. Veide, E. Leja. Inženiergrafikas pamati. Mācību līdzeklis tehnisko augstskolu studentiem. Rīga, RTU, 2003. –180 lpp.

2. V. Jurāns, V. Rieksts, A. Seņins. Inženiergrafika. 1983.3. J. Auzukalns, M. Dobelis, V. Dobelis, D. Sloka. Tehniskā grafika.

1994.4. А. Д. Посвянкий. Краткий курс начертательной геометрии. 1974.5. А. А. Чекмарев. Инженерная графика. 1988.6. В. Е. Михайленко. Инженерная графика. 1990.7. А. И. Лагерь. Инженерная графика. 1985.8. G. C. Beakley. Infroduction to Engineering Graphics. 1971.

Lecture notes: 1. M. Dobelis. Palīgmateriāli grafisko darbu izpildei inženiergrafikā. Rīga: RTU, TGIDG. 1999.

2. M. Dobelis. Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics. Textbook for Foreign Department Students. 2001.

Instruction methods:

Lectures, individual practical exercises in the class, lab excersize, homeworks.

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Requirements: The study of theoretical materials from the text books. Complete all the individual home assignments and lab exercises. Test excersizes.

Evaluation principles:

Test the skills to apply the acquired knowledge into practice according to the chosen professional career. The student has to prove his individual assignments and answer the instructors questions.

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Subject DescriptionComputer Graphics (Civil Engineering)

BTG242.0 VI; B 2.00 K (0.00-0.00-2.00) D; I

Curriculum Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering

Profile of Study

Professional

Level of Study 5th level Professional Study Programm

Staff: Modris Dobelis Professor, Dr.Sc.ing.

Credits: 2 CP

Objective: To provide the student with basic principles about design documentation preparation in the transportation engineering and civil engineering using both the traditional and computer aided drafting and design approach.

Tasks: 1. Provide the students with the theoretical backgroung and special methods of representing engineering objects on 2D plane.

2. Train the students in preparation of different transportation engineering and civil engineering drawings following the proper industry codes.

3. Introduce to the projections with digital marks and their application in surveying projects.

4. Give an introduction to the computer aided drafting and design applications in transportation and civil engineering projects.

5. Train to use both traditional methods and computer software applications in practical solving of transportation and civil egineering design and drafting tasks.

Study language: The subject is delivered in Latvian, English and Russian.

Recommended literature:

Text books: 1. Korojevs J. Rasēšana celtniekiem. Rīga: Zvaigzne. 1975. – 276 lpp.

2. M. Dobelis. Inženiergrafika. Ievads datorgrafikā. Rīga: Zvaigzne. 1999. – 48 lpp.

3. Cūberga M. Tēlotāja ģeometrija. Ēnu teorija, perspektīva, kotētās projekcijas. Īss lekciju konspekts un uzdevumu krājums. Rīga: RTU. 1991. –112 lpp.

Methodical Materials:

4. Dobelis M. Datorgrafika būvniecībā. Pamatjēdzieni ēku telpiskajā modelēšanā. RTU: TGIDG, 1998. –21 lpp.

5. Dobelis M. Būvniecības datorgrafika. Ēkas telpiskā modelēšana. Laboratorijas darbs. RTU: TGIDG, 1997-2003. –16 lpp.

Instruction methods:

Lectures, home excersizes, lab sessions and individual practical exercises in the computer class.

Requirements: The study of theoretical materials from the text books. Complete all the individual home assignments and lab exercises in the computer class.

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Evaluation principles:

Test the skills to apply the acquired knowledge into practice according to the chosen professional career. The student has to prove his individual assignments and answer the instructors questions.

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Assistant Professor: Peteris Akmens, Dr.sc.ing.

Name of the course unit: PRACTICAL CIVIL ENGINEERING PHYSICSCurriculum: Transportation engineeringProfile of studies: Civil Engineering Level of studies: 5th level Professional study program Volume of the course unit: 2CP, hours – 32, lectures – 2, practical works – 2. control – test.

Objective of the course unit:

To master the knowledge about road traffic exploitation efficiency and traffic safety level dependent on condition of climate, topographic of surroundings and thermophysical properties of the building materials.

Tasks of the course unit: To develop knowledge about road traffic safety as a problem of engineering

and condition of climate and topographic of surroundings.

To obtain skill for selection of measures for traffic safety improvement.

Analysis of traffic safety level in concrete enterprise of civil engineering of improvement project.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminars with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work, elaboration of safety improvement project for community.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, defending of project.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.Literature.

1. LBN 003-01 “Būvklimatoloģija”2. Гусев Н.М. Основы строительной физики. М.Стройиздат, 1975.

440 с.3. LBN 002-01 “Ēku norobežojošo konstrukciju siltumtehnika”4. S.V.SZOKOLAY Environmental Science Handbook for Arhitect and Builders.

(tulkojums krievu val. Arhitekturnoe projektirovaņie, ekspluatacija objektov, ih svjaz s okružajuščei sredoi.-Moskva, Stroiizdat, 1984.-670 s.)

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5. Belindževa-Korkla, Olita. Norobežojošo konstrukciju siltumtehniskie aprēķini : metod. norādījumi LBN 002-01 izmantošanai / Olita Belindževa-Korkla ; Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte. Siltuma, gāzes un ūdens tehnoloģijas inst. Rīga : RTU, 2002. 166 lpp ISBN 9984326306

6. Akmens P., Krēsliņš A. Ēku apkure un ventilācija. I daļa. – R.,: “Zvaigzne ABC”, 1995.—166 lpp.

7. Blumberga, D. Apgaismes standarti Latvijā / D. Blumberga, P. Krieviņš, I. Veidenbergs Rīga : [Ekodoma], 2002. 32 lpp. ISBN 9984960838

8. Blumberga, D. Praktiskais ceļvedis apgaismes projektiem Latvijā / D. Blumberga, P. Krieviņš, I. Veidenbergs. Rīga : Ekodoma, 2003. 20 lpp. ISBN 9984960846

9. Nacionāla ceļu satiksmes drošības programma. // www.csdd.lv10. Efektīva apgaisme : māc. līdz. / A. Blumberga ... [u.c.]. Rīga : [b.i.], 2002 124

lpp.ISBN 9984960811Contents.Lighting. Physical parameters and symbols. Physical point of lighting. Transfluency. Reflection. Color of the light. Refraction. Color of the surface. Designation of the colors. Temperature of the colors. Coloration. Volumes of the psychrometric. Laws of the lighting. The lighting of the spherical. 1.week – 2 hours.The reaction of human on the light. The structure of the eye. The sensitive of the contrastion of the eye. The ability of the transfluency and the efficiency of the analizator of the eyesight. The requirements of the lighting and the shining. The defect of the eyesight. The percepition and the transition of the color. The eye and the brain. The reference of the surroundings with the eyesight. 2.week – 2 hours.The envronment of the light. The lighting of the plane. The sferical distribution of the light. The brightness and the lustrous of the light. The natural lighting of the outside. The calculation quantity of the sky lighting. 3.week –2 hours The natural lighting. Diffuse lighting. The direct lighting of the sun. The natural lighting of the outside and the planning of the construction site. 4.5.week – 4 hours.The artificial lighting. The source of the light. The local and the general lighting. 6.week – 2 hours.The calculation methods of the lighting. 7., 8.week - 4 hours.Heat. Physical parameters and symbols. Physical point of heat. The fundamentals of the termodynamic. Modes of heat transfer: thermal conduction, convection, radiation Psychrometric. 9., 10.week – 4 hours.Heat transfer. Thermophysical properties of the building materials. Resistance of the thermal conduction and temperatures of the surfaces. Regime of the moisture in the building constraction. Air permeability, heat absorption, heat capacity of building constraction. 11., 12.week – 4 hours.Knowledge about environmen. Surroundings. Global mechanism of the climate. Climate. Microclimate. Influence of the topographical, local conditions on the exploitation of the building of the transportation. 13.week – 2 hours.Heat reaction of the human. Metabolism. Heat balance. Warm, cold and comfortable environment. 14.week – 2 hours.Resistance of the thermal conduction and temperatures of the surfaces. 15.week – 2 hours.

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Regime of the moisture in the building constraction. 16.week –2 hours.Course work. – Estimatation efficiency of the natural lighting for community and design temperature gradient in a transport constraction.

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Basics of Materials science ĶPK 103Lecturer: Professor Mārtiņš KalniņšBachelor studiesCU: 2 (lectures - 1,5; practical work - 0,5; laboratory work - 0)Test mode: pretest

Short content of the subject:

The goal of the subject: to form contemporary and competent viewpoint of prospective engineers on the materials - the most essential product of civilization progress.

The main tasks of the subject: to discuss prior general aspects of materials science, which are substantial for production, processing, use and recycling of materials: The role of materials as the guaranty of being needs of the mankind; Sources of raw materials and energy, their evaluation; the availability and renovation potentials of raw materials; saving principles of raw materials and energy; Interconnection between materials structure and properties; Feasibility to control of the formation of materials structure and production of materials with desired properties; The ability of various materials to be transformed into certain things with desired applicability parameters Restricted areas of use of certain materials, selection criteria of materials; The alteration of materials structure and properties during handling - the aging; limited life time of the object, possibility to predict and to control the life time Potentiality of materials waste reuse; Necessity to develop the strategy of the evolution of new efficient materials and their rational use

Literature: 1. Compendium of lectures: M. Kalniņš, “Basics of Materials” (in Latvian)2. W. D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering, 4-th Ed., J Wiley & Sons, 1997, p.852 3. J. C. Anderson, K. D. Leaver, R. D. Rawlings, J. M. Alexander, Materials Science, 4-th Edition, Chapman & Hall, 1991, p.608. 4. The Science and Engineering of Materials. 2-nd Ed. Ed.by D. R. Askeland, P. Webste, London, Chapman & Hall, 1990. 880 pp. 5. P. A. Thornton, V. J. Colangelo. Fundamentals of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, 1985, p.679.

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Name of the course unit: SOFTWARES FOR DESIGN OF CIVIL STRUCTURES




Volume of the course unit: 3 CP

Object of the course unit:

To master the knowledge about the software’s usable for design of civil structures.

Tasks of the course unit:

To acquaint with the software types;

To acquaint with the computers;

To master the methods of use of software’s for design of civil structures.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminars with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work.


Requirements to mastering of the course unit

Mastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.


Studies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Bibliography

1. Lecture notes.

2. Bauinformatik JOURNAL, Werner Verlag;

3. Stöcker, H., Taschenbuch mathematischer Formelnund moderner Verfahren, Harri-Deutsch-Verlag, Frankfurt;

4. Gelhaus, R./Ehlebracht, H.: Kleine Ingenieurmathematik. Teil 1, WIT 29, Teil 2, WIT 30, Werner Verlag, Düsseldorf;

5. Herz, R./Schlichter, H. G./Siegener, W.: Angewandte Statistik für Verkehrs- und Regionalplaner, WIT 42, Werner Verlag, Düsseldorf;

6. Lawo, M./Thierauf, G.: Stabtragwerke. Matrizenmetoden der Statik und Dynamik, Teil 1: Vieweg-Verlag, Braunschweig;

7. Falter, B.: Statikprogramme für Personalcomputer, Werner Verlag, Düsseldorf;

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8. Werkle H.: Finite Elemente in der Baustatik, Vieweg, Wiesbaden;

9. Katz C./J. Stieda: Praktische FE-Berechnung mit Plattenbalken, Bauinformatik 1/92;

10. Werkle H./P. Bock: Zur Anwendung der FEM in der Praxis-Fehlerquellen bei der Modellbildung und Ergebnisinterpretation, 4. FEM/CAD-Tagung, TH Darmstadt, 1996;

11. Craig A., Borland C++ 5 in 21 days, SAMS publishing;

Contents .

Historical view. Principles of computer operation. Computers development. Personal Computers. Last developments. 1.,2. weeks – 4 hours.

Types of software’s for civil engineering. Graphical software’s: AutoCAD, Microstation, MegaCad. Office software’s: Microsoft Office, Star Office; Lotus. Softwares for simple calculations: Excell, Lotus 123, MathCad. Special softwares for structural analysis. 3.,4.,5.,6. weeks – 8 hours.

Software’s for analysing the bar systems. 2D analysis with software’s “PL Statik” and IQ 100. 7.,8.,9.weeks – 6 hours.

Software’s for 3D analysis. Introduction and use of software RFEM 3D. 10.,11.weeks – 4 hours.

Software’s for foundation analysis. Analysis of spread and pile foundations. 12.,13.,14.,15.,16.weeks - 10 hours.

Control: test.

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RTU Faculty of Civil EngineeringInstitute of Materials and Structures

Division of the Building Materials and Building Wares

Study subject program

Building materials, basic course

Code BMT251

Civil engineering, transport building program for bachelor studies.Credit points – 3, lectures – 32, practices - 16,

control – E.

Approved at Materials and Constructions Institute’s session in April 16, 2003.Protocol No.7

Riga, 2003

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Introduction. Building materials, building products, building constructions. Standardisation: VSt., EN, DIN u.c. (1.week, 2 lectures)

1. Properties of building materials. Physical and chemical properties. Mechanical properties. Physical – chemical properties. (2.week, 2 lectures)

2. Classification of natural stone. Mineralogical classification. Geological classification (3. week, 2 lectures)

3. Building materials made from natural stone. Production, processing and properties of natural stone. Main raw materials in Latvia. (4.week, 2 lectures)

4. Fired building materials. Building ceramic. History of building ceramic. Classification of building ceramic. Row materials and production. Properties and application. Preferentiality and indigence of building ceramic. (5.week, 2 lecture)

5. Fired materials for production of building products. Products made from glass. Development of glass products. Classification of glass products. Raw materials and production of glass. Properties and application of glass. Possibilities to increase mechanical properties of glass. (6.week, 2 lectures)

6. Mineral binders. Development of mineral binders. Production and properties of gypsum binders. Production and properties of lime binders. Production and properties of roman cement. Production and properties magnesia binders. (7.week, 2 lectures)

7. Mineral binders. Historical survey about production of poculancement and portlandcement. Active hydraulic additives. Chemical and mineralogical composition of portlandcement. Standards. Special cement (8. week, 2 lectures)

8. Heat and sound isolation materials. Constructive heat isolation materials. Sheet and roll heat isolations materials. Sacking heat isolation materials. Combinative heat isolation materials. Properties and application. (9.week, 2 lectures)

9. Constructive building materials and products for main constructions. Natural stone materials. Ceramic materials. Concrete made from mineral binders. Monolith and jointed reinforced concrete. (10.week, 2 lectures)

10. Silicate products. Physical and mechanical properties of wood. Wooden building materials. Polimermaterials. (11.week, 2 lectures)

11. Constructive materials for roof coverings. Ceramic materials. Products made from concrete. Jointed concrete constructions. Polimer materials. Materials made from bitumen and tar. Products made from metal. (12.week, 2 lectures)

12. Special constructive materials. Hidroisolation materials. Vapour isolation materials, hermetic materials. Classification. Properties. Application. (13.week, 2 lectures)

13. Constructive finishing materials. Constructive finishing materials for outdoors. Materials for balconies. Materials for covering of floors and stairs. Finishing

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materials for delimitated constructions. Ceilings, builder furniture. Coverings for roads. Classification, properties, application. (14.week, 2 lecture)

14. Finishing materials. Finishing materials for outdoors and indoors. Special finishing materials. Classification, properties, application. (15.week, 2 lecture)

15. Criteria for choosing suitable materials. Criteria, choosing of constructive finishing materials depending from application. Substitution of materials. (16.week, 2 lecture)

Laboratory:Main properties of building materials. Determination of substance’s density; Determination of material’s density; determination of strength. –2 hours. Testing of gypsum materials. – 2 hours. Testing of cement – 2 hours. Testing of sand – 2 hours. Testing of gravel – 2 hours. Projecting of concrete and mortars – 4 hours. Production of concrete with and without admixtures – 2 hours. Determination of strength, water suction and water permeability for produced concrete.

Literature:1. Žurnāls “ Māja un dzīvoklis”2. Žurnāls “ Praktiskā būvniecība”3. John Ashurt, Nicola Ashurt “Pratical buildung conservation” Ehglish Technical

Handbook, volume 1, 2, published by Gower Technical Press Ltd. 1988 4. Būvniecības rokasgrāmata5. J. Freibergs, I.Šulcs, A.Zīle, Arhitektūras materiālmācība, RTU, Rīga, 19916. Строительное материаловедение. И. А. Рыбьев. Высшая школа, Москва, 20027. Koka un plastmasu konstrukcijas. J. Ulpe, L. Kupče, Rīga, “Zvaigzne”, 1991

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Description of study subjectEngineering Geology

Studies programme: Civil engineeringStudies form: ProfessionalStudies level: Baccalaureate

Teacher Jana Ošiņa M.sc.geol. lecturerVolume of educational subject 2KP

Aim of teaching Giving knowledge and skills for estimating, for estimating engineering geological conditions of building sites

Tasks of teaching: 1.Giving fundamentals of Earth structure, soils and rocks in the outer shell, horizons of ground water, geological and possible man-made geological process and phenomena.2.Development of skills in selection of ground investigations performed in phases depending on the questions raised during planning, design and construction of the actual project

Language Latvian and English

Literature Mācību grāmata: A.Indans, J Ošiņa, A.Zobena “Inženierģeoloģija”, Riga, Zvaigzne, 1986Q.Zaruba, V.Mencl “Engineering Geology”, Academia Prague, 1976

Methods of teaching Lectures, laboratories, graphical homework

Principe of estimating the level of acquirement of subject

Test on knowledge and skills for solutions of practical problems raised during design

Time for acquirement of subject (contact hours)

Lectures 50%Laboratories 44%Test 6%

Requirements for acquirement

Compulsory laboratories, in time laboratories recordsIn time homework’s

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Methods of estimation Test for a)laboratoriesb) homeworkc) theoretical course

Teaching methods Lectures. Lecturer gives fundamentals of theme and instruct in additional studies

Laboratories. Determination of minerals,

soils and rocks, drawing maps and

geological sectionsHome work. Geological cross-section

Tematical plan Course program and calendar plan

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Subject “Engineering Geology”

Curriculum and Calendar Plan

Themes WeekLectures

Engineering geology and geotechnics. Geotechnical problems in design. Engineering geological conditions of building site

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The Earth zones . Geological processes of internal and external origin. Absolute and relative age of rocks. Geological time table.Tectonic movements of Earth,s crust. Folding and faulting. Earthquakes. Seismic zoning and microzoning.

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Weathering. Geological activities of wind. Eolian deposits.Water erosion. Sheet erosion. Gullies. Geological work of rivers. Alluvial depositsGlaciers. Glacial till, fluvioglacial and limnoglacial deposits

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Coastal enviroments, marine erosion and deposition. Longshore drift.Swamps. Peat depositions.Origin of subsurface water. Aquifers, aquicludes. Ground water, capillary fringe, perched water, confined water. Water aggressiveness. Groundwater regime.

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Groundwater motion. Darcy’s law. Determination of the coefficient of permeability. Inflow to foundation pits, trenches and wells.

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Geological activities of groundwater: karst, piping, landslides, frost heave. Rock-falls, talus, creep. Man-made geological process.

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Engineering geological and geotechnical investigations. Field reconnaissance, detailed site investigation. Geotechnical design requirements of Eurocode. Geotechnical supervision.

13

Field exploration: boring, sampling. In situ tests: cone penetration tests, standard penetration test, dynamic propping test, pressuremeter test, field vane tests, plate loading test etc.Geophysical methods of investigation.Office works.

15

LaboratoriesOrigin of minerals and rocks. Physical properties of minerals 2Characteristic properties of rock-forming minerals. Determination of minerals

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Igneous rocks 6Sedimentary rocks and sediments 8Metamorphic rocksGeotechnical properties and classification of earth materials – rocks and soils. Soils classifications.

10

Geological section 12Groundwater map 14Test 16

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Structural Analysis (General Course)Professor of the course unit: Felikss Bulavs, Dr.hab.sc.ing., prof.

Ivars Radinsh, Dr.sc.ing., as.prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringMode of studies professionalLevel of the studies professional studies for bachelor’s degree

Volume of the course unit - 5 credits Objective of the course unitTo acquire the methods and means for determination of stress and strain state condition of building structures in order to use the obtained proficiency for improvement of the existing calculation methods of structures, investigation of real performance of new structural forms and diagnostics of the loading condition of presently operating structures by designing of new projects for strengthening and reconstruction. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows:

1. to get introduced with possible calculation schemes; to master the required abilities for calculations of buildings and structures; to be introduced with the methods of force calculations; to master the assessment principles of load bearing capacity of structures; to acquire the selection of rational structure of constructions to accomplish practical force calculations of bar systems by means of computer

software.References:1. I.Melderis, G.Teters. Būvmehānika. Rīga, “Zvaigzne”, 1977, 560 lpp.2. I.Melderis, V.Juriksons. Būvmehānikas uzdevumi ar atrisinājumiem.

Rīga.“Zvaigzne”, 1970,367 lpp.3. Дарков АюВю Строительная механикаю Высшая школа. 1976, 600с.4. Jefrey P.Laible Structural Analysis. HOLT RINEHART AND WINSTON, 1985,901

p.5. F.Bulavs, I.Radiņš “Būvmehānika Ievadkurss ”Lekciju konspekts būvniecības

specialitāšu studentiem, Rīga, RTU, 2002.g.6. F.Bulavs, I.Radiņš “Būvmehānika. Statiski nenoteicamas sistēmas”, Rīga, RTU,

2003.g.Teaching methods of the course unitLectures, practical and laboratory works, individual calculation tasks and their defence.Assessment principles of mastering the course unitExamination showing the ability to use the knowledge acquired in lectures, practical works and literature studies for solution of practical tasks in accordance with the academic goals or professional requirements.Requirements to mastering the course unit

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Attendance of lectures, practical studies and laboratory works or mastering of the specific subject by literature sources and obligatory implementation and defence of individual calculation tasks. Requirements to studentsKnowledge of the methods for implementation of laboratory work, and principles and means of application of practical calculation programs.Planned discussions and debates, topics and contentReport on each laboratory work, incl. conclusions on the results obtained, debates on the tests passed. Content of the course unitMethod of force. Conception and properties of statically indeterminable systems. Point of the force method. Level of statical indetermination of plane systems. Canonical equations of the forth method. Check – up of coefficients of equations and free members. General algorithm for calculation of statically indeterminable systems by force method (by using the example of plane frame). Modeling and inspection of M, N, Q force diagrams.Calculation of displacements of statically indeterminable systems. Simplifications of canonical equations (application of symmetry of systems, the elastic centre, idea about the reduction of the square form to a more simple one). Modeling of influence diagrams. Forces due to the changes of temperatures and displacements of bearings in statically indeterminable systems. Peculiarities of calculations of viscous elastic statically indeterminable systems.Method of displacements. Point of the method and primary hypothesis. Unknown quantities and the level of kinematic indetermination of the system. Basic system of the displacement method (according to the example of plane systems). Canonical equations of the displacement method. Tabulated values of the reaction of separate bars. Calculation algorithm by using the hypothesis of unextensibility of a bar. Theorems on interdependence of reactions and displacements, their application in building up equations. Peculiarities of calculations of a frame with sloping columns. Application of symmetry of a system. Calculations concerning the changes of temperatures and displacements of bearings. Peculiarities of calculation of viscous elastic systems. Modeling of influence diagrams. Method of displacements by taking into account the option of longitudinal forces.Mixed method. Comparison of methods of force and displacements.Basic system of the mixed method, variable quantities, canonical equations. Algorithm of calculation. Combined calculation methods of symmetric systems. Conception of the approximation methods of frame calculations.Calculation of continuous beams. Kinds of continuous beams. Application of the methods of force and displacements in case of a fixed load. Method of focus. Modeling of embracing diagrams. Modeling of influence diagrams. Continuous beams with variable cross – section. Conception of calculation of flexibly supported continuous beams.Statically indeterminable trusses. Types of statically indeterminable trusses. Methods and selection of calculation schemes. Determination of forces by force method in case of constant loading. Influence diagrams. Determination of forces and displacements of complicated statically indeterminable trusses by computer using GEM. Combined statically indeterminable systems.Calculation of statically indeterminable arcs and installations. Kinds of statically indeterminable arcs. Selection of the calculation scheme and method. Peculiarities of the calculation of two – hinge and hinge – free arcs. Application of flexible centre.

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Conception of the stress regulation. Peculiarities of calculation of suspended systems. Conception of the assessment of the strained condition in calculations of suspended systems.Calculation of spatial systems. Kinds of spatial bars, their schemes of calculations. Joining of bars by spherical and cylindrical hinges. Bearings of spatial systems. Analysis of spatial frames and formation of trusses. Methods for determination of forces in statically determinable spatial trusses. Determination of displacements of spatial bar systems. Peculiarities of application of force and displacement methods in calculations of spatial bar systems. Calculation of plane frames in case of spatial loading. GEM in calculations of spatial systems.

Project. Calculation of statically indeterminable plane frames by means of the force and displacement methods. Determination of forces and displacements of statically indeterminable bar systems by GEM.

Individual calculation tasks1. Analytical calculation of forces of statically indeterminable bar systems by

method of force in case of static loading and check – up of the results obtained.2. Analytical calculation of forces of statically indeterminable bar systems by

displacement methods in case of statical loading and check – up of the results obtained.

3. Calculation of forces of spatial statically indeterminable bar systems by finite element methods, comparison of constructive variants and recommendation of optimum structure.

Volume Requirements to gaining the credits:

volume of the course 64hourslectures 16 hourspractical works 32 hourslaboratory work 16 hoursdefence of individual calculation task course worktest, examination

Calendar planSee the curriculum BBM210 of the course unit STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (GENERAL COURSE).Importance of the course unit STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (General course) within the CURRICULA of studies for bachelor’s degree and professional studies of civil engineering.The curriculum of the course unit contains information on methods and means for determination of actual stress and strain state condition of buildings and their structural elements, and the applied numerical calculation programs. The course unit sums up all the previously acquired knowledge in material and structural mechanics and concludes the course of building statics providing the students’ ability to accomplish the force calculations of building structures according to the selected calculation scheme and to choose a suitable most rational structural scheme under specific exploitational conditions. The course unit is directed towards the development of safe, rational and economically advantageous structures.

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Introduction to Structural AnalysisProfessor of the course unit: Felikss Bulavs, Dr.hab.sc.ing., prof.

Ivars Radinsh, Dr.sc.ing., as.prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringMode of studies professionalLevel of the studies professional studies for bachelor’s degree

Volume of the course unit - 3 credits Object of the course unitTo master the methods and means for determination of stress and strain condition of structural elements. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows:

to master the methods for determination of stress and strain condition of structural elements;

to master the required calculation abilities for buildings and constructions; to get introduced with the calculation methods of (internal) forces; to master the assessment principles for load bearing capacity of constructions; to acquire the selection of rational structure of constructions.

References:2. O.Kepe, J.Vība. Teorētiskā mehānika. Rīga, “Zvaigzne”, 1982, 577 lpp.3. E.Lavendelis. Materiālu pretestība. Rīga, “Zvaigzne”,4. F.Bulavs, I.Radiņš “Būvmehānika Ievadkurss”Lekciju konspekts būvniecības

specialitāšu studentiem, Rīga, RTU, 2002.g.Teaching methods of the course unitLectures and practical works, individually accomplished calculation tasks and laboratory works, their defence.Assessment principles of mastering the course unitA test showing the acquiring of theoretical course and independently accomplished works.Requirements to mastering the course unitsAttendance of lectures and practical studies or acquiring of the specific subject by literature sources and implementation and defence of obligatory individual calculation tasks and laboratory works. Planned discussions and debates, topics and contentReport on each calculation task and laboratory work, incl. conclusions on the obtained results, debates on the tests passed. Content of the course unitIntroduction. Course projects on the principles of mechanics. Investigation object, the main assumptions and methods for courses of theoretical mechanics, strength of materials and structural analysis.

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The main conceptions, axioms, and assumptions of statics. Forces. Bearings and reactions of bearings. Axiom of bearings. Force moment against the point, its properties. Force couple. Force couple moment. Observance of distributed loads in static problems. Equilibrium conditions of plane force systems. Types of equilibrium equations. Application of equilibrium equations for determination of reaction of bearing. Determination of bearing reactions for systems of solids.Methods of cross – sections for determination of internal forces in plane systems. Trusses. Determination of internal forces in truss bars by using the moment point projection (Ritter’s) and the methods of cutting out of nodes. Bending. Types of loads and bearings. Determination of internal forces and drawing of diagrams. Differential and integral relationships between the loads, bending moment and force transversal. Internal force diagrams for continuous span beams. Inspection of internal force diagrams by interrelation regularities equilibrium and diagrams of the nodes.Static moment of the cross – section, determination of the centre of gravity. Inertia moments of a cross – section. The main axes of inertia and the main moments of inertia.Modes of basic loading of a bar. Determination of stresses and strains for tension and compression. Experimental investigation of material properties. Diagrams of tension and compression. Modes of material disintegration. Calculation of strength under tension and compression. Stresses at bending. Calculation of a beam to strength. Calculation of stability of straight bars. Calculation tasks.Calculation of a statically indeterminable truss.Calculation of a beam to strength.Laboratory worksBending of a timber beam.Calculation of a beam by using the finite element method’s software Analysis for Windows 1.9.Volume Requirements to gaining the credits:

volume of the course 48hourslectures 16 hourspractical works 16 hourslaboratory work 16 hoursdefence of individual calculation task test

Calendar planSee the curriculum BBM110 of the course unit Introduction to Structural Analysis.

Importance of the course unit INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS within the CURRICULA for construction and reconstruction of buildings.

The curriculum of the course unit contains information on the methods and means for determination of the reaction of the bearings and internal forces in structural elements. The course unit prepares the student to the future studies of Structural Analysis.

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Curriculum of construction and reconstruction of civil engineering structuresIntroduction to Structural Analysis

Introduction. Course projects dealing with the principles of mechanics. Object of investigation, the main presumptions and methods for courses of theoretical mechanics, strength of materials and structural analysis.3 hours. 1-st week

The main conceptions, axioms and presumptions of statics. Forces. Bearings and reactions of bearings. Axiom of bearings. Force moment against the point, its properties. Force couple. Force couple moment. Observance of distributed loads in static problems. Equilibrium conditions of plane force systems. Types of equilibrium equations. Application of equilibrium equations for determination of reaction of bearing. Determination of bearing reactions for systems of solids.6 hours 2-nd and 3-rd weekMethods of cross – sections for determination of internal forces in plane systems. Trusses. Determination of internal forces in truss bars by using the moment point projection (Ritter’s) and the methods of cutting out of nodes. 6 hours 4-th and 5-th weekBending. Types of loads and bearings. Determination of internal forces and drawing of diagrams. Differential and integral relationships between the loads, bending moment and force transversal. Internal force diagrams for continuous span beams. Inspection of internal force diagrams by interrelation regularities of equilibrium of the nodes and diagrams.9 hours 6-th, 7-th, 8-th weekStatic moment of the cross – section, determination of the centre of gravity. Inertia moments of a cross – section. Relationships between the moments of inertia against parallel axis. Inertia moments of complex figures. Inertia moments of simple cross -sections. The main inertia axes and the main inertia moments.6 hours 9-th and 10 -12 week.Types of basic loading of a bar. Determination of stress and strain condition of tension and compression. Principle of San – Venan. Hook’s law. Poisson’s ratio. Experimental investigation of material properties. Diagrams of tension and compression. Modes of material disintegration. Calculation of strength under tension and compression. 6 hours 11-th and 12-th weekStresses at bending. Hypothesis of plane cross – sections. Pure and cross – bending. Normal and shear stresses. Calculation of a beam to strength.6 hours 13-th and 14-th week Calculation of stability of straight bars. Eiler’s formula for critical force. Practical calculations to stability. Jasinsky’s formula.6 hours 15-th and 16-th week Calculation tasks.Calculation of a statically determinable truss.Calculation of a beam to strength.Laboratory worksBending of a timber beam.Calculation of a beam by application of the finite element methods software Analysis for Windows 1.9.

Curriculum was drawn up by asoc. Prof.I.Radinsh

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RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

PROGRAM OF EDUCATIONAL SUBJECT

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD IN BUILDINGCode: BKA 305

Level of education: Bachelor study

Subject status: Obligatory subject for program

Credit points – 2, semesters – 1, hours – 32, lectures – 1, practical jobs – 1, control – I

Confirmed on council of the Institute of Computer Analysis of Structures7 January 2000, certificate N 1

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Introduction. Historical background. Comparison of FEM with other methods. Problem statement on the example of “shaft under tensile load”. Variational formulation of the problem. Ritz method. Solution of differential equation (analytical solution). FEM.4 hours, 1, 2 weeks

Finite elements. Finite element of bending beam. Quadrilateral finite element under

plane stress.

2 hours, 3 week

Some modelling considerations. Introduction. Type of elements. Size of elements. Location of nodes. Number of elements. Simplifications afforded by the physical configuration of the body. Finite representation of infinite body. Node numbering scheme. Automatic mesh generation.

4 hours, 5, 6 weeks

Finite element program packages. Introduction. Build the model. Apply loads and obtain the solution. Review the results.

6 hours, 7, 8, 9 weeks

LITERATURE1. Bathe K.-J. and Wilson E. L. Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis. –

Prentice-Hall, Inc. - 1976.

2. Бате К., Вилсон Е. Численные методы анализа и метод конечных элементов.

– Стройиздат: Москва. – 1982.

3. Rao S. S. The Finite Element Method in Engineering. Second Edition. –

Pergamon Press: Oxford, New York, Seoul, Tokyo. – 1989.

4. Sigerlind L. J. Applied Finite Element Analysis. – John Wiley and Sons, Inc. -

1976.

5. Zienkiewicz O. C. and Cheung Y. K. The Finite Element Method in Structural

and Continuum Mechanics. – McGraw-Hill: London. - 1967.

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RTU Faculty of computer science and information technology Department of engineering mathematics Course descriptionCourse title: DIM 203 Supplementary mathematics (for civil engineers).Faculty: Dr. math. Līga Biezā.Course status: core course.Study profiles: civil engineering.Study type: academic program.Study level: bachelor program.Course volume : 4 CP, 64 hours, including lectures - 32 hours, seminars – 32 hours.Test format: exam.Aim of the course: Present basic knowledge of higher mathematics.Course objectives: Teach students how to use mathematical methods for the solution of practical problems. Textbooks and literature list:2. Kronbergs E., Rivža P., Bože Dz. Augstākā matemātika. 1. un 2.

daļa, Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1988, 534 lpp., 527 lpp.3. Kārlis Šteiners, Biruta Siliņa. Augstākā matemātika. Lekciju

konspekts inženierzinātņu un dabaszinātņu studentiem.1. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1997, 96 lpp., 2. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1998, 115 lpp.3. Kārlis Šteiners. Augstākā matemātika. Lekciju konspekts inženierzinātņu un dabaszinātņu studentiem.3. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1998, 192 lpp., 4. daļa, Zvaigzne, 1999, 168 lpp.5. Māris Buiķis, Biruta Siliņa. Matemātika. Definīcijas. Formulas.

Aprēķinu algoritmi. Zvaigzne, 1997, 288 lpp.6. Dz. Bože, L.Biezā, B.Siliņa, A.Strence. Uzdevumu krājums

augstākajā matemātikā. Zvaigzne, 1996, 328 lpp. Teaching mode: Lectures, seminars and consultations.Course evaluation: Marking scheme:

Tests and exam 70% Team work 5% Lecture attendance and participation in discussions 5% Individual work 20% Total 100%Requirements for the course: Individual homework and test completion in time, final exam completion in time.

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Analysis of the course: Course contents corresponds to the requirements for engineering courses for bachelor program.Requirements for students: Prepare lectures and textbook materials before seminars. Complete all individual work in time.Study plan


1. Fourier series 2 22. Partial differential equations 2 23. Line and surface integrals 2 24. Elements of theory of vector fields 3 35. Elements of probability theory 6 68.

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Computer Sciences (Special course for builders)Professor of the course unit: Felikss Bulavs, Dr.hab.sc.ing., prof.

Ivars Radinsh, Dr.sc.ing., Asoc.prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringMode of the studies academic, professionalLevel of the studies bachelor; professional studies for

bachelor’s degree

Volume of the course unit - 2 credits Objective of the course unitTo acquire the ability of operation with MS Window 95 environment and ready program batches MS Office, Math Cad. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows:

to acquire the ability of operation with files (Window Explorer), applied softwares (Paint, Calculator, .. ) and service software (Scandisk, Defrag) in Window 95 environment;

to master rational operation methods by MS Word and MS Excel directed towards the solution of civil engineering problems;

to master the methods of solution of mathematical problems by MathCad.Text books, to be used and recommended reading list

1. I.Radiņš. Palīglīdzeklis kursa datormācība (speckurss apgūšanai): MS Window 95, Word 7.0, Excel 7.0

2. K.Sataki. Microsoft Window’ 95 ikvienam. 1995, 146 lpp.3. A.Geske, A.Grīnfelds. Teksta redaktors MS Word 6.0 un 7.0 for Windows. 1998.

60 lpp.4. Microsoft Word 7.0 (6.izd.), 1997. 80 lpp.5. V.Vēzis. Microsft EXCEL 5.0 ikvienam. 1994. 208 lpp.

Teaching methods of the course unitLaboratory works, individual students’ projects and their defence.Assessment principles of mastering the course unitTest on individually accomplished projects.Requirements to mastering the course unitAttendance of laboratory works or mastering of the specific subject by literature sources and obligatory implementation of individual calculation tasks and their defence. Requirements to students preparing for regularKnowledge of the methods on implementation of laboratory works, and principles and means concerning the application of practical calculation programs.Planned discussions and debates topics and contentDiscussions on the tests passed. Content of the course unit

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Characteristic features of Window 95 environment: Program release for execution. Operation with Windows. Copying, shifting, deletion of files, documents, etc. Windows Explorer Software.Operation with Windows 95 Paint, Calculator, WordPad, ScanDisk, Defrag...SoftwaresMS Word 7,0Brief characteristic of Word 7.0. Groups of commands, groups of tools, status row. Tuning of Word environment (editing of the groups of commands and tools), formation of new ones and deletion , Tools … Options, Tools .. Auto Correct, View – Ruler).Adjustment of page parameters. Templates, normal.dot. Their formation and application. Opening of the existing documents and formation of new ones (buttons, commands). Modes of document transmission to the screen, characterization. Kinds of document preservation.Operation with text. Latvian code tables (WinLat, WinLogs), conversion options. Fonts, replacing of their parameters. Text highlight options). Formatting of the text by applying pictograms related to the formatting groups and command Format… Font. Insertion of symbols. Text transfer to a new line. Paragraph, its formatting. Borderlines and shading of paragraph. Command Format …. Paragraph. Insertion of text into the frame, its formatting. Operation with tables. Modeling of a table. Shifting of the cursor within the table. Command Insert … Caption. Editing of a table. Highlight of a table’s elements. Insertion and deletion, shifting and copying of cells, columns and rows. Change of the column width and row height. Data sorting in tables. Another commands within Table group commands.Rational operation with a document. Application of templates. Modeling of column captions (titles) Application of styles, development of new ones. Application of the button Format Painter. Areas, preparation of document forms. Modeling of macro commands. Insertion of objects into the document.Operation with MS Equation 2.0.MS Excel 7.0Characteristic of MS Excel: elements of the main and document windows. Row of formulas. Working notebook and sheets (tables). Characteristic of Excel table. Shifting within the table. Breaking up of the table window. Entering of information in the table. Relative and absolute addresses. Entering of formulas (Function Wizard) Sequence of calculations. Editing and deletion of cell content. Highlight, shifting, copying (by mouse or commands) of the tables areas. Commands Paste Special , Paste Link. Commentaries. Insertion or releasing of table area or a whole table. Operation with the cell area by using the sensitive point of the area. Application of commands Edit … Fill … Cancellation and repetition of operations. Change of the column width and row height. Closing and disclosing of the table columns and rows. Arrangement of data in a table. Modeling of diagrams. Modeling of standard histograms. Editing of diagram elements. Modeling of a diagram by applying Chart Wozard software.MathCad 7.0Computing and simplification of mathematical expressions. Integral calculations. Operation with matrixes. Modeling of functional diagrams.Requirements to gaining the credits:

volume of the course 32hourslaboratory work 32 hoursdefence of individual project;test

Calendar plan

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See the curriculum BBM103 of the course unit COMPUTER SCIENCES Special course for civil engineers).Importance of the course unit COMPUTER SCIENCES Special course for civil engineers) within the CURRICULA of studies for bachelor’s degree and professional studies of civil engineering.

The course unit prepares the students for rational acquirement of subjects in their future studies.

Curriculum of studies for bachelor's degree:Content of the course unit "Computer studies (special course)"

Windows 95 (3.11)Characteristic features of Window 95 environment. Interfacing software for execution. Operation with windows. Copying, shifting, deletion of files, documents etc. Windows Explorer software. Start ... Programs... Accessories ... Tips and Tour (only laboratory works).4 hours 1-st weekOperation with Windows 95 Paint, Calculator, WordPad, ScanDisc, Defrag ... Softwares2 hours 2-nd weekMS Word 7,0Brief characteristic of Word 7,0. Groups of commands, groups of accessories, status row. Tuning of the Word environment (editing of the command groups and accessory groups, formation of new ones and deletion Tools, ... Options, Tools Auto Correct, View…. Ruler). Adjustment of page parameters. Templates Normal.doc. Their formation and application. Opening of the existing documents and modeling of new ones (buttons, commands). Modes for the transmission of documents to the screen, characteristic of modes. Ways of document preservation. 6 hours 3-rd and 4-th weeks.Work with the text. Latvian Code tables (WinLat, WinLogs), options of translation, fonts, replacement of their parameters. Text highlight options. Formatting of the text by application of the pictograms existing within the Formatting groups and insertion of the commands. Format … Font … Symbols. Text transfer to a new line. Paragraph, its formatting. Borderlines and shading of paragraph. Command Format… Paragraph.. Insertion of text into a frame, its formatting.6 hours. 5-th and 6-th week.Operation with tables. Modeling of a table. Shifting of the cursor in a table. Command Insert … Caption… Editing of a table. Highlight of the table elements. Insertion and deletion, shifting and copying of cells, columns and rows. Change of the column width and row height of a table. Sorting of data in tables. Different groups of commands. Table commands.Efficient work with a document. Application of templates. Formation of column titles. Application of styles, development of new ones. Application of the button Format Painter. Areas, preparation of document forms. Modeling of macrocommands. Insertion of objects into documents.6 hours. 9-th and 10 -12 week. Operation with MS Equation 2,02 hours 11-th weekMS Excel 7.0 Characteristic of MS Excel 7.0: elements of the main and document windows. A row of formulas. Record book and sheets (tables). Characteristic of Excel Table. Shifting within

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a table. Splitting of the table window. Feeding in of the information into a table. Relative and absolute addresses. Feeding in of the formulas (Function Wizard). Succession of calculation.4 hours. 11-th and 12-th weekEditing and deletion of cell content. Highlight, shifting, copying of the table area (by mouse or by commands). Commands Paste Special, Paste link. Commentaries. Insertion and dump of the table area or a whole table.Operation with the cell area by using the sensitive point of the area. Application of the command Edit… Fill…. Cancellation and repetition of operation. Change of the column width and row height. Concealment and disclosing of columns and rows of a table. Arrangement of data in a table. Modeling of diagrams. Modeling of standard histograms. Editing of diagram elements. Modeling of a diagram by using the Chart Wizard… software6 hours 13-th and 14-th weekMath Cad 7.0Computing and simplification of mathematical expressions. Integral calculations. Operation with matrixes. Modeling of functional diagrams.6 hours 15-th and 16-th week.Course project.The project shall be implemented by applying MS Word and MS Excel softwares. The currilum was drawn up by as.prof.I.Radinsh

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RTU mācību priekšmeta pieteikums.Struktūrvienība:

18231.Darba un civilās aizsardzības katedra

A.Dati par mācību priekšmetu.1.Priekšmeta šifrs: IDA117

2. Priekšmeta statuss: RTU obligātais priekšmets

3.Studiju līmenis,kurā izmantojams priekšmets: Inženiera studijas (pēc

bakalaura)

4. Priekšmeta nosaukums: Darba aizsardzības pamatiBasics of Occupational Safety

l.lppDaļa Kred.p. Lekc. Pr.d. Lab . d . Darbs Pārbaudes

nedalāms 1.0 kr. 1.0 0.0 0.0 I

5.Priekšmeta satura anotācija:Valsts politika un prasības darba aizsardzībā. Darba vides kaitīgie un bīstamie faktori, to

iedarbība uz cilvēka organismu un normēšanas principi. Pasākumi šīs iedarbības novēršanai vai samazināšanai. Ugunsdrošības pamati.

European standarts of labour protection, development of labour protection in Latvia. Effective means for improving labour protection and Working conditions. Organization and Control īndustrial Safetv and HealthAdministration.

B. Dati par atbildīgo pasniedzēju.1. Kozlovs Viktors

Habilitētais doktors,Profesors Latviešu,Krievu vai.,

2.Habilitācijas disertācijas nosaukums :

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RTU mācību priekšmeta pieteikums.l• Ipp

18231.Darba un civilās aizsardzības katedra

A.Dati par mācību priekšmetu.1.Priekšmeta šifrs: ICA3012.Priekšmeta statuss: Virziena obligātais priekšmets

3.Studiju līmenis,kurā izmantojams priekšmets:

Akadēmiskās izglītības bakalaura studijas(pamatstudijās)

4.Priekšmeta nosaukums: Civilā aizsardzībaCivil defence

Daļa Kred.p. Lekc. Pr.d. Lab . d . Darbs Pārbaudes nedalāms 1.0 kr. 0.5 0.0 0.5 Ir paredzēts I

5.Priekšmeta satura anotācija:Ārkārtēju situāciju prognozēšanas un novērtēšanas principi tehniskās

sistēmās. Avāriju, katastrofu un stihisku nelaimju likvidēšanas pasākumi. Cilvēku dzīves un darbības apstākļu nodrošinājums ārkārtējās situācijās.

The civil defence as a state svstem, its tasks, legal foundation. Recŗuirements for this svstem. Preventive measures for stabilitv of industrial object in case of ES. Organization and relization of rescue and other urgent measures in case of ES.

B. Dati par atbildīgo pasniedzēju.1. Jemeļjanovs Anatolijs

Habilitētais doktors,Profesors Latviešu,Krievu vai.

2.Habilitācijas disertācijas nosaukums : Objektu ugunsdrošības aizsardzība

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Struktūrvienība:


BĢE 296 - Geodesybasic course

Semester Creditpoints Auditorium hours

Control

lectures laboratory works

exam test study work

autumn 3 32 16 E I labor.works1. Tasks od Geodesy

Gr.1.: 1. nod.,9, 33; Gr.2.: 1. nod.;2. Importance od Geodesy

Gr.1.: 1.nod.; Gr.2.: 1. nod.;3. Development of Geodesy Gr.1.: 5; Gr.2.: 6;4. Organization of Geodetic works

Gr.1.: 2, 33, 6.nod., 122; Gr.2.: 3;5. Form and dimensions of Earth

Gr.1.: 5, 6; Gr.2.: 6;6. Coordinate systems in Geodesy

Gr.1.: 6, 7, 10, 13, 45, 58, 84, 120; Gr.2.: 2.nod.; 7. Heights

Gr.1.: 8, 12, 111; Gr.2.: 9;8. Influence of the bend of the Earth

Gr.1.: 12, 111..114, 121; Gr.2.: 9,10;9. Projection by Gauss and Kriger Gr.1.: 13, 101, 102; Gr.2.: 9 .. 12;9. Azimuth. Grid Azimuth

Gr.1.: 9 .. 13, 86, 87, 101; Gr.2.: 55 .. 58; Kd.1.11. Plan. Map. Profile.

Gr.1.: 3.nod., 103, 165; Gr.2.: 14, 151, 161;12. Interpretation of Relief

Gr.1.: 139 ..142, 148; Gr.2.: 128 .. 130; Kd.1.13. Topographical designations (legenda)

Gr.1.: 103, 165; Gr.2.: 151; Kd.1.14. Acquisition of Coordinates

Gr.1.: 13, 14, 25, 55; Gr.2.: 14.nod., 88; Kd.1.15. Acquisition of Area

Gr.1.: 178 ..182; Gr.2.: 164 .. 171;16. Accidential Errors

Gr.1.: 20; Gr.2.: 4.nod., 20;17. Arithmetical mean, mean value

Gr.1.: 20,23; Gr.2.: 4.nod., 23;18. Middle square error

Gr.1.: 20,23; Gr.2.: 4.nod., 23;19. Middle square error of Function

Gr.1.: 21; Gr.2.: 21;20. Geodetical calculations

Gr.1.: 23, 24; Gr.2.: 24, 88;21. Horizontal angles. Vertical angles

Gr.1.: 4, 6, 34, 39; Gr.2.: 6.nod.;

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22. Schemes of Theodolits Gr.1.: 58 ...60; Gr.2.: 30, 45, 135; Pr.1.1.

23. Types of Theodolits Gr.1.: 62, 63, 75; Gr.2.: 47, 135, 139;

24. Controls of Theodolits Gr.1.: 58, 74, 77, 78; Gr.2.: 46, 48;

25. Horizontal angles measurement Gr.1.:70, 78, 80, 87; Gr.2.: 50 .. 52, 108; Pr.1.2.

26. Vertical angles measurement Gr.1.: 46, 120; Gr.2.: 54; Pr.1.3.

27. Linear measurement with tape-line Gr.1.: 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49; Gr.2.: 10.nod.; Pr.2.1.

28. Distance-gauge Gr.1.: 88, 89; Gr.2.: 11.nod.; Pr.2.2.

29. Optical distance measurement Gr.1.: 89, 90, 93; Gr.2.: 11.nod., 74, 76, 135; Pr.2.3.

30. Levelling methods and procedure Gr.1.: 111 .. 113; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 77 .. 79, 150;

31. Schemes of Levells Gr.1.: 115, 118, 119; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 78, 80 .. 83; Pr.3.1.

32. Types of Levells Gr.1.: 116.. 119; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 82,83;

33. Controls of Levells Gr.1.: 118; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 82, 83; Pr.3.1.

34. Errors in levelling Gr.1.: 114, 117, 118; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 84;

35. Geometrical levelling Gr.1.: 113, 114, 135, 141; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 78, 109 .. 114, 121; Pr.3.2.; Kd.2.

36. Trigonometrical levelling Gr.1.: 121, 147; Gr.2.: 12.nod., 85; Kd.1.

37. Clasiffication of Geodetic Networks Gr.1.: 32, 37, 105, 106, 110, 122, 125 .. 127; Gr.2.: 13.nod., 28, 86, 87, 99, 109, 114;

38. Triangulation Gr.1.: 30, 32, 110; Gr.2.: 13.nod., 87, 99, 107, 108;

39. Poligonometry Gr.1.: 28, 94, 104; Gr.2.: 13.nod., 87, 100;

40. Geodetic crossings Gr.1.: 29, 108, 109; Gr.2.: 104 .. 106, 143 .. 145;

41. Motivation of surveying Gr.1.: 94,104; Gr.2.: 14.nod., 99;

42. Geodetic chain. Traverse computation and coordinates Gr.1.: 94, 104; Gr.2.: 14.nod., 27, 89 .. 92, 100 .. 103, 133, Kd.1.

43. Horizontal surveying Gr.1.: 11, 5.nod., 50, 52, 55, 83, 94, 96, 98, 146; Gr.2.: 5.nod., 25, 26, 29, 91, 93 .. 98, 134, 149, Pr.4.1., 4.2.

44. Tacheometry Gr.1.: 11, 146..148; Gr.2.: 124, 131 .. 135, 149; Pr.4.4.; Kd.1.

45. Vertical surveying Gr.1.: 11, 129, 135, 140, 141, 148; Gr.2.: 121, 124 .. 127, 150; Pr.4.3.

46. Measuring with plane table (ar menzulu)

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Gr.1.:149 .. 152; Gr.2.: 134, 136 .. 149;47. Phototopographical surveying

Gr.1.: 166, 167, 176, 177; Gr.2.: 22.nod., 152 .. 157, 160;48. Geodetic estimate Gr.2.: 14.nod., 17.nod., 18.nod., 19.nod; 49. Geodetic estimate of streched structures

Gr.1.: 129, 134, 135, 136; Gr.2.: 17.nod., 115, 116, 118, 120;Kd.2.50. Geodetical project (design)

Gr.1.: 137, 138, 145; Gr.2.: 116 .. 119, 130, 172 .. 175; Kd.2.51. Data producing for horizontal outline of structures

Gr.1.:190; Gr.2.: 116, 117, 176; Pr.5.1.52. Streched structures and axis project

Gr.1.: 137, 138; Gr.2.: 120 .. 123, 130; Kd.2.53. Construction of line segment (nogrieýða) Gr.1.: 40, 41, 42; Gr.2.: 8.nod., 123, 130, 176, 178; Pr.5.1.54. Construction of Project angle

Gr.1.: 52, 57, 81; Gr.2.: 9.nod., 177; Pr.5.1.55. Construction of Point with datum height Pr.5.2.;56. Arrangement of oblique lines

Gr.1.: 137;57. Arrangement of curves

Gr.1.: 130, 131; Kd.2.58. Determination of height of structures

Gr.1.: 120, 121;59. Implementation measurements

Gr.1.: 13.nod.;60. Deformations of structures.Abridgments: Gr. 1. - book: J.Biæis, O.Jakubovskis u.c. Åeodèzija. R.,Zvaigzne,1974.Gr.2.- book: V.Freijs, U.Zuments u.c. Åeodèzija.R., Zvaigzne,1993. Pr. - practical works, laboratory works

Kd. - controlworks, test works Remarks: ,,Gr.1.: 1.nod., 9, 33’’ means: 1st book, 1st chapter, 9.and 33. paragraph.

LiteratureBooks1. J.Biæis, O.Jakubovskis u.c. Åeodèzija. R., Zvaigzne, 1974.2. V.Freijs, U.Zuments u.c. Åeodèzija. R., Zvaigzne, 1993.3. J.Bikøe, J.Ancâns. Åeodèzijas teorètiskie pamatjautâjumi. Rìga, ES PHARE

Projekts, 1997.4. <fuhfneyb U.D.> Lfybktdbx <.<. b lh. By;tythyfz utjltpbz. V.> Ytlhf> 1984.5. {tqatw <. C.> Lfybktdbx <.<. Ghfrnbrev gj by;tythyjq utjltpbb. V.> Ytlhf> 1979.6. Heribert Kahmen. Vermessungskunde. Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, 1993.7. Eberhard Baumann. Vermessungskunde. Band 1.- Einfache Lagemessung und Nivellement. Bonn, Ferd.Dummler Verlag, 1992.8. Eberhard Baumann. Vermessungskunde. Band 2.- Punktbestimmung nach Höhe und Lage. Bonn, Ferd.Dummler Verlag, 1993.Metodic materials 1. J.Klētnieks. Inženierģeodēzija. Rīga, RPI, 1980.2. Kf,jhfnjhysq ghfrnbrev gj by;tythyjq utjltpbb. Hbuf> HGB> 1988.

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ProgramBĢE 298 - Practical Geodesy

Semester Creditpoints Hours Control

lectures laboratory works testspring 2 0 32 - I -

1. Beginning of field course ''Practical Geodesy'' 1.1. Calendar plan of practice 1.2. Labour protection regulations 1.3. Choice of geodetic instruments

1.4. Assignment of the task 1.5. Acquaintance with the terrain 1.6. Geodetic marks in this terrain

1.7. Scheme of the terrain 1.8. File of the ''Practical Geodesy''

2. Traverse course 2.1. Instrument examination. Theodolite field examination

2.2. Planing of Traverse course 2.3. Scheme of Traverse course 2.4. Fixation of points2.5. Attaching of points to terrain objects. Field description.2.6. Measuring of Horizontal angles (2 times independently).

2.7. Calculation of Horizontal angles 2.8. Measuring of Sides (2 times independently) 2.9. Calculation of Sides of traverse 2.10. Calculation of Coordinates

3. Field Levelling 3.1. Planing of Levelling course 3.2. Scheme of Levelling 3.3. Levell field examination 3.4. Levelling of points (2 times independently)

3.5. Calculation of Height of points4. Topographic surveying

4.1.Horizontal surveying4.1.1. Project of surveying

4.1.2. Determination of lines with Polar method 4.1.3. Field description.

4.1.4. Attaching of Topographic objects 4.1.5. Calculation of Coordinates of Topographic objects

4.2. Vertical surveying 4.2.1. Project of surveying

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4.2.2. Field description 4.2.3. Levelling of Topographic objects 4.2.4. Calculation of Height of Topographic objects

4.3. Taheometry

4.3.1. Projection of Tacheometry 4.3.2. Field description

4.3.3. Determination of Topographic objects with method of tacheometry4.3.4. Calculations of Coordinates and Heights of Topographic objects

4.4. Producing of Topographic plan

5. Finishing of Practice5.1. Report 5.2. Control of the report5.3. Delivery of instruments5.4. Test

Literature

Books1. J.Biķis, O.Jakubovskis u.c. Ģeodēzija. R., Zvaigzne, 1974.2. V.Freijs, U.Zuments u.c. Ģeodēzija. R., Zvaigzne, 1993.3. J.Bikše, J.Ancāns. Ģeodēzijas teorētiskie pamatjautājumi. Rīga, ES PHARE

Projekts, 1997.4. Heribert Kahmen. Vermessungskunde. Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, 1993.5. Eberhard Baumann. Vermessungskunde. Band 1.- Einfache Lagemessung und Nivellement. Bonn, Ferd.Dummler Verlag, 1992.6. Eberhard Baumann. Vermessungskunde. Band 2.- Punktbestimmung nach Höhe und Lage. Bonn, Ferd.Dummler Verlag, 1993.7. W.Torge. Geodesy, 2nd edition. 1991.,Berlin, New York.Methodical materials1. J.Klētnieks. Inženierģeodēzija. Rīga, RPI, 1980.Remark: You can find books in the Library of RTU, in department of Civil engineering and Architecture, 16 Azenes str., 507.room and in the Departments' library 16 Azenes str, 109.room.

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Name of the course unit: INSPECTION AND TESTING OF BRIDGES




Volume of the course unit: 2CP


To master the knowledge about the strategies and methods for testing and assessment of timber, steel and reinforced concrete bridge structures, by considering the conditions of maintenance and the mechanisms of deteriorations.


To acquaint with the methods of inspections and tests;

To acquaint with the equipment for inspections and tests;

To master the methods for assessment of bridge structures.


Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test.Requirements to mastering of the course unit




Bibliography

1. Lecture notes.

2. G.P.Mallett REPAIR OF CONCRETE BRIDGES, Thomas Telford, 1996, 194p.

3. Graham West ALKALI-AGGREGATE REACTION IN CONCRETE BRIDGES, Thomas Telford, 1996, 163p.

4. ISO/CD 13822 BASES FOR DESIGN OF STRUCTURES - ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, 1999,36 p.

5. MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES. Technical report // fib Bulletin 17, 2002., 174 pp.

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6. STRATEGIES FOR TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES. Guidance report // CEB Bulletin 243, 1998, 184 pp.

7. GUIDELINES FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY LOAD TESTING OF BRIDGES // The institution of Civil Engineers UK, 1998, 73 pp.

Contents .

Reasons and tasks for bridge inspection and testing. Inspection types. Inspection tasks. Preparation activities. Preliminary visit. Planning the assessment. 1.,2. weeks – 4 hours.

Equipment for measurement of deflections and forces. Equipment for measurement of forces. Equipment for measurement of deflections. 3.,4.weeks – 4.hours.

Equipment for measurement of structural inclination. Measurement of shear deformations. 5.week – 2 hours

Non-destructive measurement methods. Mechanical measurement methods. Sklerometry. Elastic rebound hammer method. Pull-of test. 6.week – 2 hours.

Steel strength and rigidity testing. Steel surface hardness. Timber Strength test. 7.week – 2 hours.

Acoustic methods. Resonance and self-oscillation methods. Ultrasonic methods. Impact echo method. Radiography methods. 8.week – 2 hours.

Inspection of bridges. Inspection of concrete structures. Analysis of most common causes of damages. Thermal damages of concrete structures. Carbonisation, chloride and sulphate attack. Corrosion of steel. Inspection of piers and abutments. 9.,10.weeks – 4 hours.

Bridge tests. Loads. Equipment. Procedures. Assessment of results. 11.,12.weeks – 4 hours.

Proposals for interventions. The series of EN 1504 standards set for Repair and Protection of Concrete. Patch repairs. Crack injection and filling. Cathode protection. Re-alkalization.. Chloride removal. Corrosion inhibitors. Coatings and membranes. Strengthening. Strengthening by pr-stressing. 13.,14.,15.,16. weeks – 8 hours.

Control: test.

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Structural Analysis (special course)Professor of the course unit: Felikss Bulavs, Dr.hab.sc.ing., prof.

Albīns Skudra, Dr.sc.ing., as.prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringMode of studies academic; professionalLevel of the studies professional studies for masterdegree

Volume of the course unit - 3 credits Objective of the course unitTo acquire of the methods and means stress and strain determination of building structures with a view of using the mastered proficiency for improvement of the existing calculations methods of structures, investigation of the real performance of new structural forms and diagnostics of the loading condition of the existing operating constructions by designing new projects for strengthening and reconstruction. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows:

To get introduced with calculation schemes of constructions; to master the required abilities for calculations of internal forces of buildings and

structural elements; to get introduced with calculation methods of internal forces; to acquire the assessment principles of load bearing capacity of structures; to master the selection of rational structure of constructions.

References:1.I.Melderis, G.Teters. Būvmehānika, Rīga, 1977.g.2. I.Melderis, V.Juriksons. Būvmehānikas uzdevumi ar atrisinājumiem, Rīga, 1970.g.3. Дарков А.В. Строительная механика. Высшая школа, 1976, 600 с.4. Jefrey P.Laible Structural analysis. Holt Renehart and Winston, 1985.

Teaching methods of the course unitLectures, practical works, individual implementation of calculation tasks and their defence.Assessment principles of mastering the course unitExamination to assess the students ability to use the acquired knowledge in lectures, practical works and literature studies in solution of practical tasks in accordance with academic aims or professional requirements.Requirements to mastering the course unitAttendance of lectures and practical studies or mastering of the specific subject by literature sources, and obligatory implementation and defence of individual calculation tasks. Knowledge of the methods for implementation of practical works and principles and means of using the applied calculation software.Planned discussions and debates topics and content

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Report on individual implementation of calculation tasks, inc. conclusions on the obtained results, debates on tests passed. Content of the course unitBuckling of a constant cross – section bar. Eiler’s method. General conception of buckling. Critical force. Determination of the critical force for a bar with hinges at both ends by Eiler’s method. Equation of the bent axis of the bar following the loss of stability. Effect of the bearing mode at both ends of the bar on critical force. Potential energy methods for determination of critical force: criterion of Lagranzh – Dirihlee. Types of equilibrium. Critical force. Determination of critical force by buckling coefficient methods. Critical buckling stress. Limiting of application of Eiler’s formula. Critical force. Effect of eccentricity and transversal force on critical force. Differential equation of bent axis. Critical force.

(i) Stability of variable cross – section bars. Stability of two – span bars. Timoshenko’s method.

(ii) Stability of composite bars Effect of the type of grating. Effect of transversal force. Critical force. Stability of the frame. Determination of critical force by strength methods. Determination of critical force by displacements methods. Bending and buckling. Resultant moment of bending. Maximum stresses.

(iii) Stability of bows. Stability of circular bows. Stability of parabolic bows. Fluctuations of one motion freedom level systems. General conception of elastic fluctuations. Free fluctuations. Environmental resistance. Imposed fluctuations. Reduced mass. Donkerley’s formula. Relay’s formula. Dynamic coefficient. Resonance.

(iv) Systems with several freedom levels fluctuations. Differential equation of motion. Free fluctuations. Imposed fluctuations.

(v) Systems with interminable number of freedom levels fluctuations. Differential equation of motion. Free fluctuations. Imposed fluctuations.

(vi) Dynamic calculation of plane frames. Point of the problem. Calculation of frame by methods of strength. Calculation of frame by displacement methods. Approximation metods of frame calculation.

Calculation tasks.Individually accomplished calculation tasks:Calculation of a frame to stability. Calculation of a frame to the load due to vibration..Requirements to gaining the credits:

volume of the course 48hourslectures 32hourspractical works 16 hoursexamination

Calendar planSee the curriculum BBM407 of the course unit Structural analysis (special course).Importance of the course unit STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (special course) within the CURRICULA of studies for bachelors’ degree and professional studies of civil engineering. The course unit contains information on determination of methods, means and the applied stress calculation softwares with regard to actual stress and strain condition of buildings and their structural elements.

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, Dr.sc.ing, assoc. prof., J. Bidzāns, M. sc.ing

Name of the course unit: CITY ROADS, STREETS AND PARKING-PLACES

Curriculum: Transportation engineeringProfile of studies: Civil Engineering Level of studies: 5th level Professional study program

Volume of the course unit: 2CP, hours – 48, lectures – 2, practical works – 2. Control – PW, E.


To create the knowledge about city road and street planning principles and standards; project solutions and calculation methods for street intersections, crossing junctions, traffic squares and car placements.

Tasks of the course unit: General comprehension of course unit and systematic thinking development :

To create understanding about the designing history of city roads and squares. Obligation with course unit items and safety level increment in urban territories;

To acquire general special course unit knowledge:

To profit special urban-surroundings traffic requirements as the base for street alignment designing, square planning, pavement selection (in ability level);

To acquire specific course unit knowledge:

How to design city streets, roads and squares. Existing objects reconstruction. Motivation and realization of civil-activities for traffic safety level increment in urban territories (in ability level).

Methods of teaching the course unitLectures and practical work (individual work with projects).

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit: Exam, project defending.Requirements for course unit mastering:Mastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, working out project and defending it.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studies

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Study summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature:

11.P. Dzenis. Pilsētas ceļi, ielas un laukumi. RTU, 1994., 72 lpp.12.Autoceļu projektēšana. Nestingo segu konstruēšana un aprēķini. RTU,

1991.13.Latvijas pagaidu būvnormatīvs. Teritoriālplānošana. Pilsētu un

pagastu izbūve. LBN 100. 14. LVS 190-1:2000 “Ceļa trase”15. LVS 190-2:1999 “Ceļu tehniskā klasifikācija, parametri, normālprofili.”16. LVS 190-3:2000 “Ceļu vienlīmeņa mezgli.”17. Urban Traffic Areas. Part 10. The Visual Environment. – Copenhagen –

1993. – 93 p 18.An Improved Traffic Environment. A Catalogue of Ideas. Report 106.

Copenhagen – 1993. – 172 p.19.R.Lamm et al. Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering

Handbook. McGraw-Hill – 1999.20. W. Homburger. Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook. – 1982.

– Englwood Cliff – 883 p.

Contents

City streets and roads planning: Principles of city planning. Classification of city roads and streets. Principles of city transport system organization. Cross sections of city streets and roads. The elements of street cross sections. Underground communications. Street capacity. City planning project. 1., 2., 3., week – 6 hours.

City roads and streets planning: Design street plan. Design street profile. Subsoil water level reduction problems. Requirements for surface water drainage. Gutter planning. Closed surface drainage systems. Pavement constructions for city streets and roads. Tasks about pavement constructive layers. Pavement layers designing principles. 4., 5., 6., 7. week – 8 hours.

Junctions and intersections:Vehicle motion in intersections. Requirements for traffic safety. Street intersections and junctions. Traffic squares. Street crossing junctions. Length estimation of street flyover panduss. Pedestrian crossings. Order of planning works.8., 9., 10., 11. week – 8 hours.

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Vehicle parking squares:Calculation vehicle. Vehicle parking places at carriageway side. Planning of parking squares. Pedestrian sidewalks in parking squares. The capacity of parking places. 12., 13. 14. week – 6 hours.

Artificial lighting of streets and squares:Requirements and standards for lighting. Light source placement.15. week – 2 hours.

Project work:Topographical survey of reconstructive street. Street project items.16. week – 2 hours

Course project:Project for new build street.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE UNITAssociated professor:: Juris Naudžuns, dr.sc.ing.,Lecturer: Atis Zariņš, m. sc. ing.Name of the course unit: Design of roads and highways. part I, II


Volume of the course unit: 6CP, hours – 96, lectures – 4, practical works – 2. control – test, course works - 2, exam.

Objective of the course unit: To get knowledge about requirements of national standards, regulations

and other legislation in field of road construction. To get acquainted with road design process in details. To get acquainted with road design principles, methodology and

calculations in details.

Methods of teaching of the course unit Lectures, course works

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit: Test, pretests, defending of course works.

Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.

Literature.

1. LVS 190-1 Ceļa trase2. LVS 190-2 Ceļu tehniskā klasifikācija, parametri, normālprofili3. LVS 190-3 Ceļu vienlīmeņa mezgli4. LVS 190-4 Vairāklīmeņu ceļumezgli5. LVS 190-5 Ceļa klātnes konstrukcija6. LVS 77 Ceļa zīmes7. LVS 85 Ceļa apzīmējumi8. LVS 93 Ceļa signālstabiņi – Lietošanas noteikumi9. LVS 94 Ceļa metāla drošības barjeras - Lietošanas noteikumi10. LVS 99 Ceļa ātrumvaļņi11. Autoceļu terminu tehniskā vārdnīca, Angļu/Latviešu, PIARC, Rīga,1999.12. Autoceļu projektēšana, RPI, Rīga, 1983.13. Autoceļu nestingo segu projektēšana Rokasgrāmata. RTU, Rīga, 1997.

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14. Autoceļu nestingo segu projektēšanas instrukcija BCH 46-83. Maskava, 1985. (krievu val.)

15. AASHTO Guide for design of pavement structures. ASV, 1993. (angļu val.)16. Autoceļi. Lūsis, Slēde, Mengots Rīga, 1972.17. Autoceļu projektēšana, I daļa. Babkovs, Andrejevs Maskava, 1982.

(krievu val.)18. Autoceļu projektēšana. Trases plāna, garenprofila un ceļa klātnes

izveidojums., RTU, 200019. Ceļu satiksmes noteikumi. CSDD, Rīga, 1999.

Contents.

Part I

Road design process

Legal matters, laws and regulatiopns of road design process. Standards: classification and use. Classification of roads. Structure and content of design. Drawings, specifications, lists. 1.week – 2 hours

Preliminary investigation. Technical and economical suggestions. Defining of basic data for designing. Surveying; methodology. Defining and location of road alignment. 2. week – 2 hours

Topographical survey; methodology. Hidrological, climatographical and meteorological investigation 3. week – 2 hours

Investigation of junctions and crossings. Geological research; methodology. Geological research of cuts and fills. 4. week – 2 hours

Technical and economical comparison of design variants. 5. week – 1 hour

Design of road elements

Equations of car movement, road surface friction, inertia, fuel consumption. 5. week – 1 hour

Horizontal alignment: elements and parameters. Design methodology, requirements 6.,7. week – 3 hoursVertical alignment: elements and parameters. Design methodology, requirements 7.,8. . week – 2 hoursProfiles; elements and parameters Design methodology, requirements 8. week – 1 hour

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Spatial design of road. Fundamentals of driver’s road perception.9. week – 1 hour

Superelevation and roadway widening. Sight distances. Calculation and design. 9.,10. week – 2 hours

Road foundation and embankment: use of materials, principles of construction. Stability requirements of sideslopes. Strength improvement of foundation. 10.,11. week – 2 hoursCuts: design principles, requirements. Strength improvement of foundation.. 11. week – 1 hour

Drainage system of road: design principles, requirements. Rainwater and groundwater: influence to road structures. Humidity condition of road structures. 12. . week – 1 hour

Road pavement designRoad pavement structure, principles of functioning. Construction and use of materials. Main methods of design, principles. Unit load. Traffic intensity and structure.12.,13. week – 2 hours

Check-up of pavement structure against permissible elastic deflection . Check-up of pavement structure against permissible shear stress in foundation. 13., 14 week – 2 hours

Check-up of pavement structure against permissible interlayer shear. Check-up of pavement structure against permissible tension stress.. 14., 15 week – 2 hours

Water-heat condition of road pavement structure. Cold influence. Improving of pavement cold resistance. 15.,16. week – 2 hoursDrainage of pavement: design principles and calculations. 16. week – 1 hour Practical Design calculations of horizontal alignment. 4 hoursDesign calculations of vertical alignment. 4 hours.Design calculations of superelevation and roadway widening. 2 hoursDesign calculations of sideslope stability. 2 hoursPavement structure design. 4 hours

Course projectPavement structure design and check-up calculations.

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Traffic organization in road designClassification and application of traffic signs.. 1.week – 2 hours Classification and application of roadway markings. 2.week – 2 hours Requirements of Highway Code and they application in road design. 3.week – 2 hours Safety in junctions, traffic conflict points, safety assessment. 4.week – 2 hoursDesign of road infrastructure 5.week – 2 hours

Junctions at gradeGeneral principles of designing. Technical and economical assessment. 6. week – 2 hours Carrying capacity; calculations. Elements of junction geometry; parameters, purpose, calculations. 7., 8. week – 4 hours Classification of junction schemes, application. . 9. week – 2 hours Traffic organization in junctions. . 10. week – 2 hours

Multi level junctions

Classification and application. General principles of designing. Technical and economical assessment. 11. week – 2 hoursElements of junction geometry; parameters, purpose, calculations. 12., 13. week – 4 hours Designing of multilevel junctions on A-category roads; setting of scheme and parameters 14.,15. week – 4 hours Designing of multilevel junctions on B-category roads; setting of scheme and parameters. 16. week – 2 hours

Practical Design of traffic organization scheme. 4 hoursDesign calculations of junction at grade elements. 4 hours.Design calculations of multilevel junction elements. 4 hoursTraffic safety assessment in junction at grade. 2 hoursTraffic safety assessment in multilevel junction. 2 hours

Course project Design work: Junction at grade

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Name of the course unit: BRIDGES (BASIC COURSE)






To master the knowledge about the methods of analysis and design of timber, reinforced concrete and steel bridges, considering the requirements for construction and maintenance.


To acquaint with the bridge structure historical development;

To acquaint with the special requirements for the building materials of bridge structures;

To acquaint with the bridge loads and loads combinations;

To acquaint with the bridge analysis;

To master the methods for bridge design.


Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit test, examination.





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1994. 360p. Bruhviler E., Menn C. STAHLBETONBRÜCKEN // Springler-Verlag, 2004,

541p. Ramberger G. STRUCTURAL BEARINGS AND EXPANSION JOINTS FOR

BRIDGES // Structural Engineering Documents Nr.6, IABSE, 2002, 89 pp.

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R.P.Johnson, D.Anderson DESIGNER’S HANDBOOK TO EUROCODE 4 // Thomas Telford, 1993.,182p.

LVS ENV 1991 – 3 SATIKSMES SLODZES TILTIEM // CEN, 2002. Hamill L. BRIDGE HYDRAULICS // E&FN Spon, 1999, 367 pp.. Gulvanessian H., Calgaro J-A., Holicky M. DESIGNER’S GUIDE TO EN 1990.

EUROCODE: BASES OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN // Thomas Telford, 2002, 192 pp.

Taly N. DESIGN OF MODERN HIGHWAY BRIDGES // McGraw-Hill, 1998, 1451 pp..

Walther R., Houriet B., Isler W., Moia P., Klein J.F. CABLE STAYED BRIDGES (second edition)//Thomas Telford, 1999, 225 pp..

Zavickis J., Leikarts J., Linde J. TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAS ROKASGRĀMATA. AUTOCEĻU TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAS VADLĪNIJAS // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 181 lpp.

Paeglītis A., Gailis A., Šmits G., Pariss E., Gode P., Akimovs E., Lācis R. GĀJĒJU TILTI. VADLĪNIJAS TIPVEIDA GĀJĒJU TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAI // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 79 lpp..

Paeglītis A., Gailis A., Šmits G., Pariss E. TILTA KLĀJA HIDROIZOLĀCIJA UN DILUMKĀRTA. SEGAS PROJEKTĒŠANAS UN BŪVĒŠANAS VADLĪNIJU ROKASGRĀMATA // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 89 lpp.

Šmits G. TILTU BŪVNIECĪBA // Zvaigzne, 1972, 328 lpp.Contents .

1st half-year

Overview of bridges and structures on roads. Types of bridges. Classification of bridges by Span Length. Classification by structural form. Classification by Span types. Classification by Load path Characteristics. Utility bridges. Classification by Position – Movable bridges. Combinational and Double-Deck Bridges. Traffic loads on bridges. Eurocode ENV 1991-2 approach. 1.week – 2 hours.

Basis of structural design. Eurocode program. Robustness requirements. Reliability management. Design working life. Durability. Quality management. 2.week – 2 hours.

Principles of limit state design. General. Design situations. Ultimate limit states. Servicebility limit states. Limit state design. Actions and environmental influences. Characterisitc values of actions. Representative values of actions. Material and product properties. 3.week – 2 hours.

Safety concept. Determination of failure probability. Determination of partial safety factors. 4.week – 2 hours.

Bridge hydraulics. How bridge affects river flow. Factors that affect the hydraulic performance of a bridge. 5.week – 2 hours.

Bridge hydraulics. Discharge and afflux calculations. Flow past piers and trestle analyse. Improvement of flow through a bridge. Scour and scour protection methods 6.,7.weeks – 4 hours.

Timber bridges. Introduction. Types of timber bridges. Beam, girders and plate bridges. Glued timber structures. Carriageway elements and structures. 8.week – 2 hours.

Timber bridges. Truss, arch and suspension bridges. Structures of joints. 9.week – 2 hours.

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Timber bridges. Structural analysis of timber bridge structures according to Eurocode ENV 1995 approach. 10.,11.,12.,13.weeks – 8 hours.

Stone and concrete bridges. Bridge types. Stone bridge structures. Brick bridge structures. Concrete bridges. 14.week – 2 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. Materials for concrete bridges. Properties of concrete. Creep and shrinkage. Design compressive and tensile strength. Reinforcing steel. Pre-stressing steel. High performance concrete. 15.week – 2 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. Carriageway structures. Wearing course. Waterproofing. Water drainage systems. Safety barriers. Railings. Expansion joints. Analysis and design of expansion joints. 16.week – 2 hours.

Control: test

2nd half-year

Reinforced concrete bridges. Slab bridges. Bridge types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 1.week – 2 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. T-beam and box-girder bridges. Bridge types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 2.week - 2 hours.

Piers and abutments. Piers and abutment types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. Structural bearings. Analysis and design of bearings. 3.,4. weeks – 4 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. Arch and frame bridges. Segmental concrete bridges. Bridge types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 5.week. – 2 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. Cable-stay bridges. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 6.week – 2 hours.

Reinforced concrete bridges. Structural analysis of reinforced concrete bridges according to Eurocode ENV 1992 approach. 7.,8.,9.,10.weeks – 8 hours.

Steel bridges. Types of steel bridges. Structural materials. Connecting devices. Connection with bolts, rivets and pins. Welded connections. 11.week – 2 hours.

Steel bridges. Carriageway structures. Deck structures. Orthotropic deck bridges. Steel girder bridges. Steel-concrete composite structures. Bridge types. Structural details. 12.week. -2 hours.

Steel bridges. Truss and arch bridges. Bridge types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 13.week – 2 hours.

Steel bridges. Cable-stay bridges. Suspension bridges. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 14.week – 2 hours.

Bridge construction technologies. Casting, erection on scaffolding. Scaffolding spanning between the supports. Cantilevering systems. Erection of full span girder units. Launching. 15.,16. weeks – 4 hours.

Control: Examination.

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Building Structures Professor of the course unit: Karlis Rocens Dr.habil.sc.ing., prof.

Curriculum Civil EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringSpecialization Civil engineeringLevel of the studies Professional studies for bachelors degree

Volume of the course unit - 6 credits Objective of the course unitTo acquire the methods of calculation and design for basic elements of steel, timber and plastic, concrete and reinforced concrete building structures by taking into account the peculiarities of their production, transportation, assembling and exploitation. Tasks of the course unitThe main tasks are as follows: to gain understanding of the historical development of building structures and their

classification according to different features; to find out the relationship between the formation, composition and reaction to

physical and mechanical forces of constructional materials in question; to get introduced with the limit state of structures; to be introduced with the loads and load combination; to master the calculation of structures according to the limit state methods; to master the ability of designing for the basic elements of building structures; to acquire the ability of designing for joining of the elements of building structures.

Teaching methods of the course unitLectures, practical and laboratory works.

Assessment principles of mastering the course unitTest and examination showing the ability to use the acquired knowledge in lectures, practical and laboratory works and independent studies of literature by solving the problems of practical and research areas.

Requirements to mastering the course unitAttendance of lectures or mastering of the specific subject by literature sources, application of the acquired proficiency in implementation of the obligatory practical and laboratory works, and defence of the results obtained.

Requirements to students preparing for regular laboratory (practical) work Knowledge of the subject in implementation of the laboratory (practical) work, the methods, measuring instruments and principles of their application.

Planned discussions and debates, topics and contentIndividual report on practical and laboratory works, debates on the tests passed. See the topics and content in the curriculum of the course unit. Content of the course unit

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See the curriculum of the course unit.

References:1. Kadišs F. u.c. Metāla konstrukcijas/F.Kadišs, A.Roze, P.Sabulis; P.Sabuļa red. - R.:Zvaigzne, 1991. -416 lpp.:il.2. Ulpe J., Kupče L. Koka un plastmasu konstrukcijas. - R.: Zvaigzne, 1991. - 304 lpp.: il.3. T.Cajs, A.Mandrikovs. Būvkonstrukcijas. 2.sējums. Dzelzsbetona konstrukcijas, pamati un pamatnes. - R.:Zvaigzne, 1991,- 471 lpp.:il.4.А.Мандриков. Примеры расчета: железобетонных конструкций. - Москва, Стройиздат, 1989, 505 с.5. Monolīta ribota dzelzsbetona pārseguma projektēšana. Rīga, 1984.6. Blass H.I., Aune P. and others - Timber Engineering, Step I (Bases of design, material

properties, Structural components and joints); Centrum Hont , 1995, p. 307.7. Donald E.Breyer. Design of Wood Structures. Third Edition. McGraw-Hill.Inc., 1993,

902 p.8.APA Engineered Wood handbook. Ed Thomas G.Williamson. McGraw-Hill, 2002,12 -

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Requirements to gaining the credits:volume of the course 96 hourslectures 40 hourslaboratory works 32 hourspractical works 24 hourstest, work, examination.

CALENDAR PLANSee the curriculum BBK 308 of the course unit BUILDING STRUCTURES 308.

Importance of the course unit BUILDING STRUCTURES 308 within the CURRICULUM of building and reconstruction in the studies for bachelors degree.The course unit contains the initial information on peculiarities of steel, timber and plastic, concrete and reinforced concrete as well as the calculation and designing methods for basic elements of structures made of these materials by taking into account the peculiarities of their exploitation.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE UNITAssociated professor:: Juris Naudžuns, dr.sc.ing.,Name of the course unit: Introduction in design of roads and highways. part I, II


Volume of the course unit: 4CP, hours – 64, lectures – 2, practical works – 2. control – test, course work, exam.


To build the general knowledge and ability to create safe, rational and aestheticaly qualitative road designs.

Tasks of the course unit: To develop general knowledge, and systemic thinking about the course object.:

To master the understanding of the historical, social and economical aspects of influence of roads and other transportation structures to social development.

To obtain general special knowledge about subject and . common concept of designing process.

To master the special knowledge of the subject: The main road design requirements. The standards and principles of the main design categories. Main aspects of road construction and maintenance. Aesthetical and ecological aspects. The main principles of designing of basic elements of road structure (vertical and horizontal alignments, pavement, culverts, tunnels, bridges e.t.c.).

To obtain general skills of road designing: Design and calculations of road elements; course design and course work.

Methods of teaching of the course unit Lectures, course work)

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit: Test, pretest, defending of course work.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates. Requirements to the students preparing for regular studies

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Literature.

1. Autoceļu projektēšana. Trases plāna, garenprofila un ceļa klātnes izveidojums. RTU, 2000

2. LVS 190-1:2000.Ceļa trase;3. LVS 190-2:1999.Ceļa tehniskā klasifikācija, parametri, normālprofili; LVS 4. 190-3:1999.Vienlīmeņu ceļumezgli; 5. LVS 190-4:2000.Vairāklīmeņu ceļumezgli; 6. LVS 190-5:2001.Zemes klātnes konstrukcija; 7. Ceļš - 94. Zviedrijas NCA; 8. Autoceļu izmeklēšana un projektēšana. Lekciju konspekts.

Contents

Introduction.Historical steps of road’s development. Role of transportation in society. Role of transportation in common transportation system. Local and international role of transportation in common European market.. Systemic approach to investigation of transportation structures. Road as complex build of transportation structures. Classification of roads. Main components of road design. The rule of car movement in curve. Standards and regulations of road designing.

Spatial properties of roadRepresentation of 3D road alignment (horizontal and vertical) in design. General principles of setting road alignment. Basic data for road designing. Reproduction of road in central projection. The spatial properties of road and they perception. The analysis and estimation of visual scene of road. Main aims, purposes and principles of spatial designing.

Horizontal alignment.The elements and parameters of horizontal alignment. General principles of setting horizontal alignment. Transition curves. Chlothoide and spline alignments. Design speed, sight distance and safety requirements. Main calculations. Engineering and economical estimation of alignment variants.

Vertical alignment.The elements and parameters of vertical alignment Existing surface and proposed alignment line. Fixed points, partially fixed control points. Fixing elevation of controls depending on ground geotechnical parameters, groundwater, snow, etc.

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conditions. Manners of setting vertical alignment – “encompassing” and “crossing” ones. Main calculations. Coordination of vertical and horizontal alignments; main principles.

Road structure.The elements and parameters of road structure. Standard profiles. Carriageway, shoulders, culverts, ditches, benches fill and cut elements and parameters. Main principles of designing road structure. Superelevation and roadway widening; principles of setting. Main calculations. Heat – moisture condition of road structure. Stability conditions of sideslopes and cutslopes.Road pavementInfluence to road pavement from traffic and meteorological conditions. Standard load and traffic assessment. Rigid, composite and flexible pavements. Typical layers of pavement structure and they materials and purpose. Standards and regulations. Bituminous bound layers.

Drainage system.Surface- and groundwater; influence to road structure. Ditch; standard shapes and calculations Drainage systems; design and calculations. Culverts; design and calculations.

Junctions.Traffic properties in junctions. Confluence, sharing and crossing of traffic flows. Crossings and multilevel junctions; general principles and classification. Safety in junctions, conflict points, safety assessment. Carrying capacity; assessment, factors of influence. Main principles of junction designing.

Engineering structuresBridges and overpasses. Standard clearance and size. Culverts. Retaining walls.

Data collection.Topographical and geotechnical surveying.

Environmental aspects of road designing.Influence of road and traffic to the environment. Environmental assessment project.

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DESCRIPTION OF THECOURSE UNIT

Associated professor: Boriss Gjunsburgs, dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: BŪK 403 Hydraulic, hydrology and hydrometry


Volume of the course unit: 2 CP, control – test.Object of the course unit: to master extended knowledge basic and river flow hydraulics,

hydrologyand hydrometry.

Tasks of the course unit study: Basic consept at hydraulics; Steady and unstedy flow in open channels; Hydraulic design of curvets and highway structures; Hydrology and hydrometry main consepts.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminars with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work.Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test.

Requirements to mastering of the course unit. Mastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studies. Studies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature.

1. Chow V.T.Open – Channel Hydraulics, Mc – Craw Hill Book Company, New York., 1959.

2. French, Richard H. Open – Chanel Hydraulics, New York, Mc Craw – Hill Book Company, 1985.

3. Wanielista, Martin P. Hydrology and Water Quantity Control, Sohn Wiley & Sons, New York, 1990.

4. Н.М. Константинов и др. Гидравлика, гидрология, гидрометрия, 1 и 2 части, Выстал школа, Москва 1987.

5. Computer applications in hydraulic engineering. Haestad Methodes, 2002.6. Hydraulic design handbook. McGraw-Hill, 1999.

Contents

Fluid static. Preassure. Basic equation in fluid static. Units and scales of preasure measurement. Forces on plane areas and curved surfaces. -1 week – 2 hours.

Fluid-Flow Concepts and Basic Equations. Flow Characteristics. Definitions. The Concepts of System and Control Volume. Application of the control Volume to Continuity,

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Energy, and Momentum. Continuity Equation. Euler’s Equation of Motion along a Streamline. The Bernoulli Equation. Head and miner losess. Reversibility, Irreversibility, and Losses. The Steady-State Energy Equation. Interrelations between Euler’s Equation and the Thermodynamic Relations. Aplications of the Energy Equation to Steady. Fluid-Flow Situations. Aplications of the Linear-Momentum Equation. The moment-of Momentum Equation. -2,3 weeks – 4 hours.

Flow in Pipes and Channels. Laminar and Turbulent Flows. Internal and External Flows. Navier-Stokes Equations. Laminar Flow through Circular Tubes and Circular Annuli. Turbulent Shear Relations. Turbulent Flow in Open and Closed Conduits. Steady Incompressible Flow through Simple Pipe Systems. –4 weeks – 4 hours.

External Flows. Shear and Pressure Forces. Boundary-Layer Concepts. Drag on Immersed Bodies. Lift. Free Turbulence and Transport Phenomena.Uniform flow. –5, 6 weeks – 4 hours.

Basic consepts of hydraulics of open channels. Termenology. Types of open channel flow. State of flow. Regine of flow. Basic equations for uniform and steady flow in open channels. Contimiity equation. Momentum equation.Energy equation. Tractive force equation. Steady and uniform flow formulas for open channels. Cherzy’s formula. Velocity distribution for uniform flow in open channels. Turbulent distribution for uniform flow. Friction velocity. Apperent turbulent stress. Velocity distribution in different regimes, over smooth or rough boundary. Development of the boundary layer. -7, 8 weeks – 4 hours.

Unsteady flow in open channels. Differential equation for unsteady flow in open channels (for gradualy variet flow). Specific energy of cross section of open flow. Critical depth. Determitation of critical depth, and slope. Kinetic parameter of the flow. Surfice profill for unsteady flow movement. Computer calculation of gradualy varied flow.Weirs. Hydraulics sheme of weirs. Spillways. Underflow gates. Hydraulics jump. -9, 10 weeks – 4 hours.

Hydraulic design of curverts and highway structures. Headwater and tailwater. Outlet velocity. Roadway overtopping. Materials and culvert geometry. Outlet and inlet control hydraulics. Unsubmerged flow. Submerged flow. Culvert Mactek computer program. -11,12 weeks – 4 hours.

Hydrology. Hydrologic cucle. Precipitation measurement of precipitation. Runoff snow pack and snowfall.Stream flow hydrograph. Components of runoff. Stream flow recession. The unit-hydrograph concept. Derivation of unit hydrographs. Overland flow. Probability in hydrology. Flood probability. Theoretical distribution of flood. Log-Pearson type III distribution. Extreme-value type I distribution. Selection of design frequency. Frequency analysis from synthetic data. Conditional probability. I requment events. Probability of other meteorological phenomena. Stochastic hydrology. -13,14,15 weeks – 6 hours.

Hydrometry. Streamflow. River stage and discharge. Gages. Current meters. Measurements. -16 week – 2 hours.

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Name of the course unit: BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS






To master the knowledge about the methods of analysis and design of foundations for bridges, considering the requirements for construction and maintenance.


To acquaint with the classification of foundations;

To acquaint with the methods of spread and pile foundation analysis;

To master the methods for bridge foundation design.


Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, Examination.





Bibliography

1. Lecture notes.

2. Chanakya Arya DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, E&FN Spon, 1994. 360p.

3. Tomlinson M.J. FOUNDATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. 7th edition // Pearson Education, 2001, 569 pp.

4. R.C.Pfdhbtd> U.C. Ifgbhj HFCXTNS AEYLFVTYNJD VJCNJDS{ JGJH UKE,JRJUJ PFKJ:TYBZ> Nhfycgjhn> 1970> 213 c.

5. ".D.Rjcnthby JCYJDFYBZ B AEYLFVTYNS> Dscifz irjkf> 1990> 428 c.

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6. Chen W-F., Duan L. BRIDGE ENGINEERING. SUBSTRUCTURE DESIGN // CRC Press, 2003, 230 pp.

7. ENV 1997-1 GEOTECNICAL DESIGN – Part 1: General rules

Contents .

1st half-year

Site investigation and soil mechanics. Information required from site investigation. Soil types. Foundation types. 1.week – 2 hours.

Settlement of foundations. Calculations for ultimate bearing capacity. Estimations of allowable bearing pressures. Settlement analysis. 2.,3.weeks – 4 hours.

Bridge foundations. Bridges on land. Bridges on water. Foundations for piers. Abutments. Abutments for arch and portal frame bridges. Caissons. 4.,5.weeks – 4 hours.

Spread foundations. Types of spread foundations. Determination of allowable bearing pressure. Structural analysis and design. 6.,7.,8.weeks – 6 hours.

Spread foundations. Construction of spread foundations on land and on water. 9.week – 2 hours.

Piled foundations. Classification of piles. The behaviour of piles and pile groups under load. Calculation of ultimate loads on driven and cast-in-place piles. Piles subjected to horizontal loads. 10.,11.,12.weeks – 6 hours.

Piles foundations. Pile driving equipment. Pile driving. Test pilling. Timber piles. Pre-cast concrete piles. Steel piles. Bored piles. Design of pile caps and capping beams. 13.,14.,15.,16.weeks – 8 hours.

Control: test.

2nd half-year

Foundation construction. Site preparation. Stability of slopes to open excavation. Excavation methods. 1.,2.weeks – 4 hours.

Foundation construction. Cofferdams. Design of single wall sheet pile cofferdams. Underwater foundation construction. 3.,4.weeks – 4 hours.

Foundation construction. Ground water in excavations. Methods of ground water control. 5.week – 2 hours.

Artificial soil strengthening. Gravel pillows. Ground vibration. Injection methods. Strengthening with electric power. Thermal strengthening. Ground freezing. 6.week – 2 hours.

Pile foundation analysis. Analysis of pile foundation subjected to horizontal loads. 7.,8.,9.weeks – 6 hours.

Open caisson foundations. Open caisson types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 10.11.weeks – 4 hours.

Caisson foundations. Caisson types. Structural details. Principles of analysis. 12.13.weeks – 4 hours.

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Retaining structures. Retaining structure types. Design principles. Tieback wall. Reinforced earth retaining structure. 14.,15.,16.weeks – 6 hours.

Control: Examination.

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Name of the course unit: BBR 449 Road construction, basic course


Volume of the course unit: 2CP, hours – 32, control – project, test. Objective of the course unit: To master the knowledge about technological

process and quality aspects of road building Tasks of the course unit:

Common issues: common notion of construction process and its typical parts; sistematization of mastered knowledge.

Special issues: to get understanding of influence caused by special environmental, geophysical and weather conditions on road construction; mastering of basic construction technologies (preparation, earthworks, drainage systems).

Specific issues: to get experience for road building features, when roads are built in unusual areas (bogs, dell regions, mountains as well as in permafrost and in deserts).

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures; seminars with discussions and group work; studies of literature, standards and legal acts concerning building industry.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, defending of project.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources; participation in discussions and debates; individual work on project.

Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature

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1. “Road 94” SRA specifications, 1., 2. parts, LAD – 1999. (in latvian);2. ”Road specifications 2001”, LAD – 2001. (in latvian);3. Slede E. “Expirience of road building in Latvia”,Rīga – 1980. (in latvian);4. Lusis J. “Motorways”, Rīga – 1972. (in latvian);5. PIARC english/latvian technical dictionary of road terms. Rīga – 1999.;6. Nekrasov V. ”Road construction”, 1.part, Moscow – 1980. (in russian).;7. L. Barzdinsh “Road construction”, guidelines for the project, Rīga – 1987.

(in latvian).

Program contents

Process of road construction. Basic definitions of the construction. Programs of road works. Constructive road works in being road network. Principal stages and oranisational scheme of construction process. Review of corresponding legal acts and standards. Quality management. – 1., 2., 3. weeks – 6 hours.

Technological basis for road works. Strains an moist/thermal regime in road pavement. Possible troubleshooting in earthworks. Control of projected dimensional parameters. Soil compaction methods. Classification of construction machinery. – 4., 5. weeks – 4 hours.

Preparation works. Technological project (work program) Resource planning. Updating and fixing of the road line. Infrastructure needs for the construction yard. Traffic, ecological and safety requirements in constructive road works. – 6., 7. weeks – 4 hours.

Earthworks. Dimensional fixing and control in earthworks. Types of earthworks (mechanical, dynamic, hydraulic). Finishing an fastening of surfaces for earth structures. Earthworks in unusual and extreme conditions – 8., 9., 10., 11. weeks – 8 hours.

Road drainage. Classification of road drainage systems and their elements. Road ditches, fastening technologies. Construction of road culverts, seams, deep drainage. Types of construction pit. Geosynthetic materiāls in road construction. – 12., 13., 14., 15., 16. weeks – 10 hours.

Project: technological project of road construction (work program). 1. – 16. weeks, 16 hours

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Name of the course unit: BBR 450 Motorway construction, basic course


Volume of the course unit: 3CP, hours – 32, control – project, exam. Objective of the course unit: To master the knowledge about road pavement and

road equipment technologies, quality aspects. Tasks of the course unit:

Common issues: common notion of different technologies of pavement construction; sistematization of mastered knowledge and its bond to the previos study course (road construction).

Special issues: to get understanding of seasonal features of buuilding process; mastering of practical technologies, land recultivation, documentation procedures, resorce planning, comparative analizing of equal technologies in motorway construction.

Specific issues: to get actual knowledge and know-how for technological layers of road pavements and road equipment installation; quality requirements; technologies for pavement reconstruction and periodic maintenance.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures; seminars with discussions and group work; studies of literature, standards and legal acts concerning building industry.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit exam, defending of project.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources; participation in discussions and debates; individual work on project.

Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

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Literature8. “Road 94” SRA specifications, 3., 4., 5. parts, LAD – 1999. (in latvian);9. ”Road specifications 2001”, LAD – 2001. (in latvian);10. Slede E. “Expirience of road building in Latvia”,Rīga – 1980. (in latvian);11. Lusis J. “Motorways”, Rīga – 1972. (in latvian);12. PIARC english/latvian technical dictionary of road terms. Rīga – 1999.;13. Nekrasov V. ”Road construction”, 2.part, Moscow – 1980. (in russian).;14. L. Barzdinsh “Road construction”, guidelines for the project, Rīga – 1987.

(in latvian);15. L. Barzdinsh “Technology and organisation of road construction” Rīga –

1987. (in latvian).

Program contents.

Review of road pavements, unbonded layers. Classification of pavements and constructive layers. Technological cross profiles. Soil improvements. Technologies for unbonded road layers. Construction of soil and gravel roads. – 1., 2., 3., 4. weeks – 8 hours.

Construction of monolithic layers of road pavements. Layers with bitumen as binding agent (surface dressing, impregnated chippings, black chippings). Asphalt layers. Concrete pavements. Combined pavements. Carryageways. – 5., 6., 7., 8., 9. weeks – 10 hours.

Motorway furniture and equipment, finishing works. Strengtening shoulders. Road marking. Installation of traffic signs and equipment of pasive traffic safety. – 10., 11. weeks – 4 hours.

Organizational and economical aspects of motorway construction. Factors influenced construction costs. Optimisation of construction process. Seasonality in road works. Auxiliary services for road construction. – 12., 13., 14. weeks – 6 hours.

Constructive works in being road network. Pavement indicators. Validity of periodic maintenance and reconstruction of roads. Technologies of road reconstruction and periodic maintenance. – 15., 16. weeks – 4 hours.

Project: technological project of road construction (work program). 1. – 16. weeks, 16 hours

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Professor: Juris Naudžuns, dr.sc.ing.

Name of the course unit:. BTB308 TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

Curriculum Transportation EngineeringProfile of the studies Civil EngineeringLevel of the studies 5th level professional studies

Volume of the course unit: 2CP (2-0-0), examObjective of the course unit: To provide enlarged knowledge about

transport as a system of different transport modes and influence of that on Latvia’s sustainable development

Tasks of the course unit: To give the students knowledge of system approach in organization

of transportation process; To enlarge the knowledge of up building of transport mode elements

having regard of unified transport system; To provide more detailed information about transport system and

logistics for use in work on doctoral.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, study of literature.Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unitExamRequirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates. Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature.

National Transport Development program – Riga – 1998. US Transportation Research Board Reports (available in library of Road and

bridges department). Integrated Transport Chains – PORTAL written material. – 2003. – 61p. www.eu-portal.net – 09.02.2004

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Contents of the course unit..

Transport infrastructure. Elements of transport infrastructure: roads, railways, harbors, airports, pipelines, and interchanges. Infrastructure element’s characteristics and requirements for those up building. Comparison of Latvian and Scandinavian state road network. Qualitative and quantitative description of Latvian railway system. Entry points, centers of logistics and freight distribution. Influence of infrastructure quality on transport quality. 1., 2., 3., 4. week – 8 hours

Unified Transport System. Advantages of unified transport system. Establishment preconditions of unified transport system. Combined transport. Characteristics of combined transport and establishment preconditions. Multimodal transport. Unified rescue agency. Study of system “vehicle-driver-road-environment” with system approach. Unified transport system and environment protection. 5., 6., 7. week – 6 hours.

Traffic. Freight and passenger traffic with different transport modes. Links of transport chain. “Door to door” and “Just in time” traffic. Packing unification – significant part of traffic technology. Containertraffic. Freight import and export. Transit traffic. Significance of database in organization of freight and passenger transport. Integrated transport chains. Land use effects. Urban effects. Developing integrated transport networks. Importance of transport intechanges for public transport. 8., 9., 10., 11.week – 8 hours

Transport interchanges. Location of an intermodal interchange into the transport and land-use system. Interchange design. Urban design. Economic organization, management and operation of transport interchanges. Operational experience of some transport interchanges. 12., 13., 14. week – 6 hours

Information and mobility management. Telematics in public transport. Travel and traffic information service. Mobility management. 15., 16. week – 4 hours.

Examination.

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: BTB409 TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT


Volume of the course unit: 2CP, control – test.

Object of the course unit: to master extended knowledge about interaction between transportatation, transportation infrastructure objects and environment as well as society.

Tasks of the course unit: Formation of the conception about traffic as an uninterrupted process.

Application of system approach in frame “driver – vehicle - road – environment”;

Understanding of transportation engineering impact on environment and society;

Quantitative and qualitative assessment of transportation engineering impact on environment and health, motivation of possible environmental protection measures.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminārs with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff

Literature.

1. J.Strautmanis. Ekoloģisko tiesību pamati. Dabasvides tiesiskā aizsardzība. Rīga – 1997.g. – 222 lpp.

2. Daniel B.Botkin, Edward A.Keller. Environmental Science. Earth as a Living Planet. – John Wiley & Sons. – 1998. – 649 p.

3. E.Bērziņš. Dabsaimniecības ekonomika. – Rīga – 1996.g. – 76 lpp.

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4. K. Makela, M.Salo. Traffic Emissions in Russia and Baltic States. –Espoo – 1994. – 49 p.

5. Scenic Byways. – Washington – 1988.6. W. Homburger. Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook. – 1982.


Contents.

Legal basis of environmental protection. Latvia’s laws and regulations of environmental protection. Agencies and bodies acting in environmental protection. Monitoring. Overview of environmental pollution level in our country and abroad. – 1. week – 2 hours.

Frame “driver – vehicle - road – environment”. Environmental protection measures in road construction process. Soil protection. Quarry recultivation. Preservation of natural materials and their substitution by industrial and household waste. Prevention of geological environment. Erosion. Wind erosion. Water erosion. Dells. Measures for slope fixation. Traffic safety problems. - 2., 3., 4., 5, 6., 7., 8. weeks – 14 hours

Traffic noise. Characteristics of noise. Noise volume, intensity, frequency. Noise measurement unit DBA. Particularities of noise summing. Characteristics of transport noise. Equivalent noise level. Norms of noise level. Influence of road conditions on traffic noise level. Vehicle type and age influence on traffic noise. Measurement methods of traffic noise. Calculation of equivalent noise level. Traffic noise reduction and its calculation methods. Noise barriers. Greeneries. – 9., 10. weeks. – 4 hours.

Pollutants. Transport modes and environment pollution. CO. SOx. NOx. CnHm. Particular matters. Smog. Influence of air pollution on environment. Pollution of transport corridors. Impact of traffic flow speed and flow structure on pollution level. 11., 12., 13. week – 4 hours.

Traffic organisation impact on air pollution level. Significance of traffic organisation concepts. Characterists of traffic flow and importance of public transport in urban areas. The newest research findings in traffic organisation. -14. week – 2 hours.

Habitat Fragmentation due to Transportation Infrastructure. Reduction in the stress produced by linear transportation infrastructure on the European biological heritage via implementation of a scientifically based, uniform set of measures. Saving of time and money by learning from past mistakes and avoiding overlapping research. Enhancement of road safety. Enlarged and diversified manufacture of related products (ecoducts, tunnels, fences), and consequently more employment. European integration in the field of planning procedures and technical requirements for implementation of mitigation and compensation measures. Provision of scientific and technical support to the implementation of the trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T). - 16. week – 2 hours.Test

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Title Road Maintenance

Course Classification

Study Program Transport InfrastructureStudy Profile Civil EngineeringType of Studies Professional Studies

Course Credits – 4 credit points

Course Objective

The course content is organized with the intention to maximize the acquisition of understanding, knowledge and skills of future civil engineers in the maintenance of efficient, safe, aesthetic, high quality and environmentally friendly roads. The main objective of the course is to foster the development of knowledge, general and social (role of transport in society, safety, environmental protection), as well as specialized and technical.

Course Goals

Development of general understanding of subject and systemic approach to problem- solving:

The development of understanding about the characteristics of road maintenance, as well as defects and deformations of roads. Systemic approach to the research and analysis of issues in the area of road maintenance.

Acquisition of generic specialized skills in the subject:

The system “Automobile – driver – road – environment” and its analysis as the framework of road maintenance measures and their planning.

Acquisition of concrete specialized skills in the subject: The technology of construction for the rejuvenation of key road functional properties. Mastery of skills necessary for road reconstruction and maintenance:

The choice of method for the quality assessment of road surface layer and rejuvenation of the surface layer. The methodology of practical calculations.

List of Books and Recommended Literature:

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1. Vasiljev, A. P., Automobile Road Maintenance and Road Traffic Organization [“Ekspluatacija avtomobiljnih dorog i organjizacija doroznova dvizenjija”], Moscow, “Transport”, 1990

2. Asphalt Paving Manual, Asphalt Institute, 19873. Journal Public Roads, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway

Administration, 1999-2004 4. Journal Highways, Latvian Road Administration, 1998-20035. Eleksis K., Sviķis H., Vikmanis, E., “Highway Reconstruction and Maintenance”

“Liesma”, Riga, 1968

Study Methods

Lectures, practical projects (design and calculations).

Grading System

Exam and tests.

Course Requirements

Acquisition of the theoretical material from lectures and readings, elaboration and defense of practical projects.

Requirements for Practical Projects

Study of lecture handouts and literature sources, calculations for practical projects.

Course Content

Introduction.Legal acts on highways.Law on Highways. Law on Road Traffic. Construction Law. Law on State and Municipal Procurement.Requirements and contents of public tenders and procurement procedures (open competition, price quotation).

General Construction Regulations of Latvia.Construction regulations for projects in the highway network. Regulations on construction management and monitoring. Regulations on highway maintenance works. Regulations on state highway protection.Statutes and other tertiary legal acts on road maintenance.

Analysis of System “Automobile – Driver – Road – Environment”.Driver and road. Psychological and physiological aspects. Interpretation of visual information. Requirements of drivers for highways. Possibilities of creating harmonious user outlook on existing highways.Interaction between automobiles and roads. Forces exerting impact on road surface and automobile.Acceptable pressures on road surface.

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Stability of automobiles in various road conditions.Nature conditions and road conditions. Seasonal dependence of road conditions.Moisture-warmth regime and its physical characteristics. Road expansion and fracturing.Preventive engineering measures to avert the “spring frost” defects in road construction.Quality and Defects of Road Surfaces.Permanent and short-term pressures. Elastic and plastic deformations. Types of soil plate deformations. Deformations of road surfaces. Measures to reduce the deformations of existing soil plates and road surfaces.

Defects of Asphalt Surfaces.

Dissipation. Dissolution. Bulges. Holes. Erosions. Shifts. Breakages. Cracks. Methods for assessing defects of asphalt surfaces.

Defects of Gravel Surfaces.Frost defects. Swelling. Bumps. Cross-Waves. Tracks. Gauges.Effective methods for preventing deformations of gravel surfaces.

Characteristics of Road Conditions.Functional ability. Quality for driving. Levelness. Roughness (International Roughness Index [IRI]). Interaction between tires and road.Methods and equipment for road maintenance property assessment.

Highway Maintenance Management System.Technically and administratively determined level of road network coverage. Sources of financing of road works. Organization of the state road network at the national level in Latvia.System for traffic intensity monitoring and recording. System of road meteorological information.System for management of surface maintenance.

Works in Highway Network.Daily maintenance of highways. Periodical maintenance of highways. Reconstruction of highways. Other road works and their significance.

Highway Maintenance in Winter.

Classes of highway maintenance in winter. Passive and active winter maintenance service. Highway clearance and transportation of snow. Prevention of slippage. Highway surveying. Modern methods of snow clearance and transportation. Application of chemical agents for prevention of slippage.

Maintenance of Road Infrastructure.Servicing of bus stops, auto pavilions, and tourist rest areas. Maintenance of road signs. Coloring of surface marks. Maintenance of indicator signs and protective barriers. Application of technical equipment in road infrastructure maintenance.

Maintenance of Asphalt Surfaces.

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Filling of cracks. Filling of holes. Cleaning of surfaces. Eradication of sweating places. Maintenance of areas tending to bulge. Reconstruction of surface cover coarseness.Modern methods of surface rejuvenation: cold recycling, recycling on the spot, hot recycling. Laboratory tests of surface quality.

Maintenance of Soil and Gravel Surfaces.Profiling and planning of highway surfaces. Rejuvenation of surfaces with cold recycling method. Surface soaking. Surface de-dusting. Creation of simplified asphalt surfaces instead of destructed gravel surfaces.

Highway Maintenance.Eradication of erosion. Cleaning of ditches and rejuvenation of ditch profiles. Profiling and reconstruction of roadsides and inclines. Bush trimming. Grass mowing. Maintenance of greenery.Application of technical equipment in road maintenance.

Highway Management.Periodic surveying of highways. Traffic recording. Complex technical recording and inventory of highways.Creation and maintenance of road data base.

Traffic Organization during Road Repair Works. Cordoning of repair site on two lane highways. Cordoning of repair site on split line highways. Organization of traffic during road maintenance works.

Worker Protection and Safety Procedures during Road Repair Works

Protection of Environment during Road Repair Works

Sample Topics for Research Papers

1. Preparation of tender documents for various road construction works.2. Calculations for road resistance to various automobile types. 3. Calculations of road “spring frost” defects.4. Calculations of ground layer resistance.5. Drafting the technological process descriptions for various road maintenance works

(repair of holes, filling of cracks, surface treatment, surface recycling, etc.)6. Calculations of supplies and human resources for winter maintenance works. 7. Drafting technological maps of road surface layer rejuvenation. 8. Planning the schemes for cordoning and traffic organization during repair works. 9. Environmental protection projects (with the purpose to minimize the negative impact

of roads on environment).

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Requirements for Credit Points

Scope of course 64 hoursLectures 64 hoursPractical project - hoursTests, exam

Course Calendar

Please see ………….. for the course Road Maintenance.

Role of Course “Road Maintenance” in the Overall Education of Engineers

The content of the course is built around a survey of road characteristics and their significance during road planning, construction and maintenance stages. As the final course in a sequence of courses, this course brings together and capitalizes upon the knowledge and skills students have acquired in specialized road planning and design courses. This course equips the future engineers with the mindset and instruments to make educated independent decisions in order to create safe, rational and economically efficient traffic organization taking into due account the requirements of human and environmental protection.

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, Dr.sc.ing.

Name of the course unit: TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ORGANIZATION


Volume of the course unit: 4CP, hours – 64, lectures – 2, practical works – 2. control – test.


To master the knowledge about road traffic regularity, methods of traffic safety level analysis, obtain skills for use of engineering measures in traffic safety improvement work.

Tasks of the course unit: To develop knowledge about road traffic safety as a social and engineering

problem, traffic safety improvement as a system of different interconnected measures, about their efficiency and costs;

To obtain skill for selection of measures for traffic safety improvement.

Analysis of traffic safety level in concrete circumstances and elaboration of improvement project.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminars with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work, elaboration of safety improvement project for community.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, defending of project.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature.

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21.www.eu-portal.net – 01.02.200422.National Road Traffic Improvement Program // www.csdd.lv

01.02.2004. 23.Справочник по безопасности дорожного движения. – Осло -

Москва – Хельсинки – 2001. – 753 с.24.An Improved Traffic Environment. A Catalogue of Ideas. Report 106.

Copenhagen – 1993. – 172 p.25.R.Lamm et al. Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering

Handbook. McGraw-Hill – 1999..26. W. Homburger. Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook. – 1982.


Contents.

Risk and accidents in road traffic. Registration system of road traffic accidents in Latvia and other European countries. Types of road traffic accidents. Road traffic safety as a social problem, characteristics of road traffic safety level. Risk in road traffic and in other playgrounds. Factors influencing seriousness of accidents. National road traffic safety improvement program. Short overview of road traffic safety situation in Latvia. 1., 2., 3.week – 6 hours.

Planning and choice of road traffic safety improvement measures. Calculation method of economical losses caused by road traffic accidents. Review and evaluation of road traffic safety improvement measures. Cost – benefit analysis in road traffic safety. 4., 5., 6., 7. week – 8 hours.

Main aspects of road traffic safety level improvement. Junctions and intersectoins. Organizatorical measures. Targets of road traffic safety improvement work. Regional safety improvement programs. Regulation of traffic flow rate. Street and highway design. Audit. Tolling. Mobility management. Road traffic organization principles. Black spot determination methods. 8., 9., 10., 11. week – 8 hours.

Road conditions influence on traffic safety level. Construction of bikeways and footpaths. Construction of communities bypasses. Traffic condition improvement measures on main and side streets. Traffic safety level evaluation methods in junctions. Construction of roundabouts. Development of road’s cross sections. Visibility improving measures. Barriers. Lighting. Traffic safety in tunnels. 12., 13. 14. week – 6 hours.

Maintenance and traffic safety. Pavement renovation. Improvement of pavement evenness. Improvement of friction. Importance of winter maintenance. Traffic signing. Traffic safety on road construction sites. 15. week – 2 hours.

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Traffic organization. Construction of pedestrian streets. Measures of traffic calming. Traffic access from side roads to main roads. Traffic organization in junctions. Speed control. Operative measures of traffic organization. Traffic organization by the way of TRIPS, EMME-2, TRANSYT, CORSIM, PASSER 16.week – 2 hours

Course project – Elaboration of traffic safety improvement program for community. (group work).

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, Dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: BTB 412 HIGWAY DESIGN, SPECIAL COURSE


Volume of the course unit: 3CP, hours – 32, lectures – 2, control – Project, Exam. Objective of the course unit: To master the knowledge about influence of

special environmental, geophysical and climatic conditions on highways.

Tasks of the course unit: To master main highway design principles in difficult weather and climatic

conditions.

To get understanding of influence caused by special environmental, geophysical and weather conditions on requirements for horizontal and vertical alignment as well as pavement.

To get experience for route selection in wetlands, dell, mountain as well as in permafrost regions and in deserts. Justification of solutions used for subgrade and pavement construction.

To master principles of hairpin bend alignment in mountain passes, subgrade constructions in wetlands, subgrade stability in conditions of weak load carrying capacity.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, studies of literature and independent work, elaboration of highway safety project during wetland.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, defending of project and exam.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, defending of project.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature

1. LVS 190 – 1: 2000. Highway alignment.2. LVS 190 – 2: 1999. Highway technical classification, parameters, normal

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cross sections.3. LVS 190 – 5: 2001. Subgrade.4. PIARC Technical dictionary of road terms. 7th sedition. English – Latvian..

Rīga – 1999.5. Design of higway flexible pavement. Handbook. RTU, Rīga – 1997.6. Бaбkoв В.Ф., Андреев О.B. Проектирование автомбильных дорог. Том II

– Москва - 1982.

Contents.

Highway design in wetlands. Types of swamps, their characterization. Hydro geological investigation. Horizontal alignment in wetlands and swamps. Design of subgrade in wetlands. Calculation of subgrade stability in wetlands. Drainage. Pavement construction. Use of geosynthetics for subgrade and pavement strengthening. 1., 2., 3., 4. week – 8 hours.

Highway design in dell regions. Formation of dells, conditions and process. Spread of dell regions. Elements of dells. Highway design in dell regions. Fixation of dell’s development. 5., 6. nedēļa – 4 stundas.

Highway design in mountainous regions. Geophysical peculiarities of mountainous regions. Elements of mountainous landscape: foothills, slopes, glaciers, the Selonians, landslides. Water level fluctuations in mountain rivers. Types of slope deformations. Horizontal alignment in mountainous areas. River valleys and watercourse, river crossings. Mountain passes. Calculation of hairpin bends, their elements. Tunnels. Retaining walls. Galleries. Cross section types on mountain roads. 7.,8., 9., 10. week – 8 hours.

Highway design in desert. Conditions of sand locomotion. Horizontal alignment and subgrade construction in desert and dune areas. Sand fixation. – 11., 12. week – 4 hours.

Highway design in permafrost regions. Characterization of permafrost regions Subgrade’s warmth – wetness regime in conditions of permafrost regions. Horizontal alignment and construction of subgrade. 13. week – 2 hours.

Highway horizontal alignment in regions salty soils. Problems of highway construction in regions of salty soils. Formation of salty soils and region of distribution. Typical salts in soils and their influence on pavement and subgrade materials. Subgrade and pavement securing. 14. week – 2 hours.

Highway reconstruction. Design of horizontal and vertical alignment in case of road reconstruction. Design of roadway and pavement in case of road reconstruction. 15. – 16. week. – 4 hours.

Project – technical highway project during wetland. 1. – 16. week – 16 hours.

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Name of the course unit: BRIDGES (ADDITIONAL COURSE)






To master the knowledge about the methods of analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete bridge structures, durability design, externally bonded FRP reinforcement, Design process and management.


To acquaint with the aesthetic of bridge design;

To acquaint with the methods of analysis and construction of pre-stressed concrete bridge structures.

To acquaint with durability design methods;

To acquaint with the methods of using externally bonded FRP reinforcement ;

To master the methods for bridge design.


Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Project, Examination.





Bibliography

Lecture notes. GUIDANCE FOR GOOD BRIDGE DESIGN // fib Bulletin 9, 2000. STRUCTURAL CONCRETE // fib Bulletin 3, 1999. EXTGERNALY BONDED FRP REINFORCEMENT FOR RC SRTRUCTURES

// fib Bulletin 14, 2001 Zavickis J., Leikarts J., Linde J. TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAS

ROKASGRĀMATA. AUTOCEĻU TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAS VADLĪNIJAS // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 181 lpp.

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Paeglītis A., Gailis A., Šmits G., Pariss E., Gode P., Akimovs E., Lācis R. GĀJĒJU TILTI. VADLĪNIJAS TIPVEIDA GĀJĒJU TILTU PROJEKTĒŠANAI // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 79 lpp..

Paeglītis A., Gailis A., Šmits G., Pariss E. TILTA KLĀJA HIDROIZOLĀCIJA UN DILUMKĀRTA. SEGAS PROJEKTĒŠANAS UN BŪVĒŠANAS VADLĪNIJU ROKASGRĀMATA // Latvijas Autoceļu direkcija, 2003, 89 lpp.

Bruhviler E., Menn C. STAHLBETONBRÜCKEN // Springler-Verlag, 2004, 541p.

Contents .

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. General approach. Primary and secondary pre-stress effects. Pre-stress force and loses. 1.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. Serviceability limit state stress check. Ultimate moment design. Shear design. Torsion design. Longitudinal shear. Construction sequences and creep analysis. Temperature effect. 2.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. Design of details. Anchorages. Couplers. Ducts. Diaphragms. Deviators. 3.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. Deck types. Selecting the deck arrangement. Bridge costs. Traditional approach to deriving forces, moments and shear. Slab bridges. Beam-and-slab bridges. 4.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. In situ multi-cell box girders decks. General arrangement. Construction. In situ single cell box girder bridges. General arrangement. Construction. 5.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. Pre-cast segmental box girders. General arrangement. Casting of segments. Segment erection. 6.week – 2 hours.

Pre-stressed concrete bridges. Pre-cast full-length box girders. Incrementally launched box girder bridges. Cable –stayed bridges. 7.week – 2 hours.

Durability design of concrete structures. Concept of durability design. Chloride ingress, initiation of corrosion. Carbonation, initiation of corrosion. Cracking and spalling. Quality assurance. Assessment and redesign. Inspection, maintenance and repair. 8., 9.weeks – 4 hours.

Externally bonded FRP reinforcement for RC structures. Materials for FRP strengthening. Basis of design and safety concept. Flexural strengthening. Strengthening in shear and torsion. Detailing rules. Practical execution and quality control. 10.,11.,12.weeks – 6 hours.

Bridge aesthetics. Efficiency. Functionality. Economy. Elegance. Integration into surroundings. Aesthetics. 13.weeks – 2 hours.

Design process and project management. The main participants in bridge construction. Stagers of design process. Legal responsibilities, insurance, competence and initiative. Definition and costs of design. Design process. Conceptual design. Content of the design. 14.,15.,16.weeks – 6 hours.

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, Dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: LATEST TENDENCIES IN DESIGN AND

MAINTENANCE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERINGCurriculum: Transportation engineeringProfile of studies: Civil Engineering Level of studies: 5th level Professional study program

Volume of the course unit: 4CP, hours – 64, lectures – 2, control – test.

Objective of the course unit: To master the knowledge about the newest technologies and equipment for traffic flow organization, design of transportation infrastructure elements, newest pavement materials an construction management

Tasks of the course unit: To develop understanding of system approach as a guarantee tool for

permanent traffic flow To develop understanding of advantages and disadvantages of newest

technologies in comparison with classical ones. Extended and unassisted studies of literature sources and preparation of paper.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, (seminars with discussions and group work) studies of literature and independent research work, individual literature studies.


Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, participation in discussions and debates, drawing up a paper..Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff.

Literature.

www.vti.se – 2004. Journal “Autoceļi” // Latvijas autoceļu direkcija - 2000./2001./2002./2003.- www.eu-portal.net www.lad.lv – 2004. www.csdd.lv – 2004. US Transportation Research Board Reports (available in library of road and bridge

ddepartment) R.Lamm et al. Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering Handbook.

McGraw-Hill – 1999..

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www.trafficlinq.com – 2004.

Contents.

Transportation engineering design actualities. Design program packages – Microstation, Autocad, InRo, Kard. Program packages comparison, experience of usage. 1.,2.,3. week – 6 hours

New pavement materials. Modified bitumen, special additives – cellulose and mineral fibres. Stone mastic asphalts, asphalts with close grading curves, porous asphalt, advantages of new pavement materials, construction technology. Experience of new pavement type use in Latvia. Densiphalt, its structure, physical characteristics, and construction technology and usage. . Concrete brick pavement, construction technology, areas of usage. Significance of geotextiles in pavements, experience of geotextile use in Latvia. Types of geosynthetics. 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9. week – 12 hours.

New materials and technologies in traffic organization. New materials of horizontal and vertical markings, their workings. Special types of markings (raised pavement markers etc.). Road signing, problems in Latvia. Biggest producers of road signs in Latvia. Intelligent transport systems. History and examples of ITS usage. 10., 11., 12., 13., 14. week – 10 hours.

Tests of road technical conditions. Quality control of newly constructed roads. Technical equipment for quality control. Bitumen extraction apparatus. Complex of Marshall tests – Marshall hammer, Marshall press. Pavement management system. Newest non-destructive technologies for pavement evenness and resilient modulus measurement. Methods and equipment for roughness and friction measurement. 15., 16., 17., 18. week – 8 hours.

Automatic traffic data collection and traffic organization. The newest equipment for automatic traffic flow rate, speed and traffic composition collection, their workings, comparison and overview of their usage. Automatic cameras and their influence on traffic safety. Equipment for automatic data collection in junctions. Tolling and traffic engineering experience with tolling infrastructure construction. 19., 20., 21.,22. week – 8 hours.

Construction management systems in transportation engineering. Planning and organization of projects. Tender. Organization of tender. PERT. Study of resources.. Length of design. Time adjustment. Cost accounting. Analysis of cash flow. Project management. International experience (FIDIC). Construction management. Risk management. Quality assurance system. Health and safety problems in construction. 23. – 29. week – 14 hours

Traffic organization models. Simulation models TRIPS, EMME-2, TRANSYT, CORSIM, PASSER 30.-32. week – 6 hours

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, dr.sc.ing.Name of the course unit: BTB403 INTRODUCTION IN TRAFFIC FLOW

THEORY


Volume of the course unit: 4CP, control – test, exam.

Object of the course unit: to master extended knowledge about interaction between transportatation, transportation infrastructure objects and environment as well as society.

Tasks of the course unit: Formation of the conception about traffic flow as an uninterrupted process.


Understanding of transport flow theory as a tool within traffic organisation system and its main elements.

Obtaining of main requirements by creating of traffic organisation system: rationality, traffic safety, aestethical quality.

Calculation and design of traffic organisation measures. Practical works.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, group work, studies of literature and independent research work.

Principles of the assessment of mastering the course unit Test, calculation of practical works, exam.Requirements to mastering of the course unitMastering of theoretical material furnished in lectures and literature sources, defence of practical works participation in discussions and debates.Requirements to the students preparing for regular studiesStudies of summaries of the lectures and information sources recommended by the teaching staff

Literature.

1. http://www.tfhrc.gov/its/tft/tft.htm - 14.02.20042. W.Brilon. Ausgewählte Kapitel aus der Theorie des Verkehrsflusses. - Ruhr

Universität Bochum – 1993.3. www.csdd.lv – 14.02.20044. www.eu-portal.net – 14.02.2004

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5. Traffic safety handbook. - // Nordic Council of Ministers. Moscow/Oslo/Helsinki – 2001. – 753 p. (in russian).

6. V.Siljanov. Traffic flow theory in road design and traffic organisation. – Moscow – 1977.g. - 303 p. (in russian).

7. D.Drew. Theory of traffic flow. – Moscow – 1972. – 424 p. (in russian).8. V.Babkov. Road conditions and traffic safety. – Moscow – 1982. – 288 p. (in

russian).

Contents

Movement of single vehicle. Movement as a time function. Movement as a road function. Movement as a speed function. 1 week – 2 hours.

Statistical description of single vehicle’s movement process. Average travel speed and speed distribution. Relationships between vehicle’s movement statistical characteristics.- 2 weeks – 4 hours.

Traffic flow description. Traffic flow measurements at a point. Flow rate. Traffic flow measurements over a length of road. Density. Difference between speeds fixed at a point and over a length of road. Relationships between locally and momentally fixed traffic flow variables. Traffic flow models. Calculation methods of Vm by using Vl. Specific travel time.- 3., 4., 5., 6., 7. weeks 10 hours.

Measurements over a short section (quasi-local) and over a short time period (quasi-momentan). Quasi-local measurements. Quasi-momentan measurements. Travel speed. 8. week - 2 hours.

Items describing traffic flow during time period over a road section. Space – time flow rate. Space – time flow density. Traffic flow sped during time period over a road section. – 9.week – 2 hours.

Fundamental diagram. Mathematical flow models. Fundamental diagram, its characteristics. Linear vm-q equation. Linear vm-k equation. Logaritmic vm-k equation. Exponential vm-k equation. Two component models. – 10., 11., 12., 13., 14. weeks – 10 hours.

Capacity. Basic capacity. Possible capacity. Economic capacity. Design capacity. Relationship between capacity and fundmental diagram. Capacity influencing factors. Capacity relationship with road design and traffic organization measures. 15., 16., 17. week – 6 hours.

Levels of service. Drew’s energetical method used for determining levels of service. Acceleration noise. Traffic volume. Kinetical energy of traffic flow. Full energy of traffic flow. Internal energy of traffic flow. Level of service, its characteristics. Flow rate coefficient, speed coefficient. Relationship between levels of service and traffic safety. 18., 19., 20., 21. week – 8 hours.

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Free flow. Characteristics of free traffic flow. Time gaps between vehicles in traffic flow. Overtaking within free traffic flow. 22. week – 2 hours. Moving observer method. Measurements of speed and flow rate. Assessment of preciseness. 23. week – 2 hours.

Continuum flow theory. Continuum flow equation. Shock waves in traffic flow. Calculation of queues on rural roads. 24., 25 week – 4 hours.

Analysis of traffic safety level and traffic organization. National transport development program. National road traffic safety improvement program. Methods used for analysis of road traffic safety level. Accident rate. Coefficient of accidents. Coefficient of “safety”. Conflict point method. Analysis of safety level on junctions. Relative criteria used for analysis of traffic safety level. Methods used for determining “black spots”. Methodology for calculation of losses caused by traffic accidents. Improvement methods of traffic organisation schemes. Best experience examples. 26., 27., 28., 29., 30., 31., 32. week – 14 hours.

Practical works. Calulation of vm. – 2 hours. Calculation of capacity of junction – 2 hours. Calculation of fundamental diagram. – 2 hours. Calculation of queue length on rural road – 2 hours. Two component fundamental diagram. – 2 hours. On site measurement of vl and calculation of flow density and calculation of flow models – 4 hours. Determination of level of service – 2 hours.

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Professor: Juris NaudžunsAssistant: Ilze Rozentāle

Name of the course unit: BTB449 AESTHETICS OF CIVIL STRUCTURES



Object of the course unit: to master extended knowledge about design of aesthetic transportation infrastructure objects (criteria of aesthetic quality, basics of aesthetics, creative process in designing).

Tasks of the course unit: Formation of the conception about basics of aesthetics, creative process in

designing, structural criticism and history of bridge building; Formation of understanding about role of aesthetics and requirements in bridge

design; Acquire demands to aesthetic design of bridge, its location and structural

design.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, studies of literature and independent research work.


Literature.

1. Fritz Leonhardt. Bridges. Aesthetics and Design. Stuttgart, Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt GmbH DVA, 1994 - pp.

2. Aesthetic Bridges. Users quide. Maryland Departament of Transportation. State Highway Administration. Office of Bridge Development. August, 1993.

3. David Bennett. The Architecture of bridge design. Thomas Telford House, London, 1997 - pp. 199

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4. Visual Impact Assessment for Highway Projects. Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., 1990 - pp. 89

5. Landscape and aesthetics. Design Manual. Texas Departament of Transportation. November 2001.

6. Aesthetic Design Guidelines. Ohio departament of Transportation. 7. Alan Holgate. The Art in Structural Design. Oxford University Press, 19928. Alan Holgate. Aesthetics of built forms. Oxford University Press, 19899. Frederick Gottemoeller. Bridgescape. The Art of Designing Bridges. John

Wiley& Sons. Inc. USA, 199710. Periodika (Žurnāli „Autoceļi”, „Structural Engineering International”u.c.)11. Internets (www.ecf.utoronto.ca u.c.)

Contents.

Aesthetic in civil engineering. Terms and concepts in aesthetics. Perception and analysis (size and scale, proportion, form and shape, space, color and pattern, composition: balance, unity, harmony, movement and rhythm in buildings). Color theory. Design philosophy. Nature of aesthetics. - 1, 2 weeks – 4 hours.

Aesthetics in bridge design. Five fundamental ideas. Structural performance and aesthetics. Cost and aesthetics.– 3 week – 2 hours.

Understanding the basics. The keys to success. The philosophy of design. Analyzing the appearance of bridges. The perception of bridges. The effects of surroundings: the highway environment, the natural environment, the urban environment. Tools of analysis. The ten determinants of appearance.– 4,5 weeks – 4 hours.

Bridge designing. Goals of designing and conceptual engineering. Aesthetic and creative criteria in bridge designing. Towards new structural forms for bridges.– 6 week – 2 hours.

Guidelines for bridge designing. The vertical and horizontal geometry. Superstructure type. Pier placement. Abutment and wall placement. Superstructure shape, including parapets and details. Pier shape. Abutment and retaining wall shape. Color Surface patterns and ornamentation. Signing, lighting and landscaping.. – 7,8,9,10 weeks – 8 hours.

Guidelines for bridge designing. . Highway overcrossings. Viaducts. Bridges. Interchanges. Railroad bridges. pedestrian bridges. – 11,12,13,14,15 weeks – 10 hours.

Structural criticism and the aesthetics of bridges.. Structural criticism. Criteria of structural excellence. –16 week – 2 hours.

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Associated professor: Juris Smirnovs, dr.sc.ing.

Name of the course unit: BTB408 IMPROVEMENT OF ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENT



Object of the course unit: to master extended knowledge about interaction between traffic safety, transportation infrastructure objects and road side environment.

Tasks of the course unit: Formation of the conception about traffic as an uninterrupted process.


Formation of understanding of road side environment as a system of engineering objects and its main elements;

Acquire main requirements of road side environment: rationality of construction and maintenance, traffic safety, aesthetical categories and environmental friendliness.

Methods of teaching of the course unitLectures, studies of literature and independent research work.


Literature.

1. R.Lamm, B.Psarionos, T.Mailaender. Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering Handbook. – McGraw-Hill – 1999.

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2. W.Schnabel, D.Lohse. Grundlagen der Strassenverkehstechnik und der Verkehrsplanung. – Berlin. – 1997. – Bd.1 608 S., Bd.2 430 S.

3. Strassenverkehrstechnik// Kirschbaumverlag – Jahrgang47 (2003.), 48 (2004).4. Accident Analysis & Prevention. // Elsevier – Volume 35 (2003), 36 (2004).5. www.vti.se - 2004-01-26.6. A.Sardarov. Road architecture. – Moscow – 1986. – 200 p. ( in russian).7. N.Ornatski. Road side environment improvement. – Moscow – 1986. – 136 p.

(in russian).8. V.Babkov. Development of road construction techniques. – Moscow – 1988. –

272 p. (in russian).9. Planung und Entwurf von Landstrassen – PELa. – Kőln – 1994. – 93 S.10. Urban Traffic Areas. Part 0. Road Planning in Urban Areas. – Copenhagen –

1991. – 55 p.11. Urban Traffic Areas. Part 7. Speed Reducers. Copenhagen – 1991. – 55 p.12. Urban Traffic Areas. Part 10. The Visual Environment. – Copenhagen – 1993.

– 93 p.13. An Improved Traffic Environment. A Catalogue of Ideas. Report 106.

Copenhagen – 1993. – 172 p.14. Scenic Byways. – Washington – 1988.15. W. Homburger. Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook. – 1982. –

Englwood Cliff – 883 p.

Contents.

System of road side environment improvement. Component parts and objectives of road side environment improvement. Levels of road side environment improvement. History of road side environment development. - 1. week – 2 hours.

Landscape and architecture of roads. Road architecture as a subsystem within road side environment improvement system. Its tasks and objectives. Coefficient of roominess, its influence on traffic flow average speed. Architectural basins. Landscape, its characteristics. Landscape typification. – 2. week – 2 hours.

Methodics of road side environment improvement. Design stages of road side environment improvement. Dominants. Factors, influencing design solutions. Concept about ravel zones - traffic generation, transit and target zones. – 3. week – 2 hours.

Resting and parking places near roads. Objectives and classification. Traffic safety requirements in parking places and in their zone of influence. Calculation methodic of necessary amount of parking places in transit zone. Calculation methodic of necessary amount of parking places in traffic generation zone. Simulation modeling of traffic flows. 4., 5., 6., 7. weeks – 8 hours.

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Service complexes near roads. Objectives and classification. Calculation methodic of optimal amount of parking places. 8. week – 2 hours.

Stops and station of public transport. Objectives and classification. Influence of public transport stops on traffic flow. Requirements of formation and location of stops. P+R, P+K systems. 9.week – 2 hours.

Motels and campings. Objectives and classification. Traffic organization in motels and campings. Possible ways of vehicle parking. Excursion – 10., 11.week – 4 hours.

Bykeways. Objectives and classification. Basic principles of bikeway design. Motivation of bikeway construction necessity.. 12. week – 2 hours.

Roads greening. Objectives and classification of roads greening. Application of traffic safety requirements by road greening. 13. week – 2 hours.

Engineering measures of traffic calming in urban areas. Objectives and classification. Basic design principles. 14. week – 2 hours.

Assessment of road side environment. Relationship between road side environment and traffic flow average speed and accident rate. 15., 16. week – 4 hours.

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Title of the course: General SociologyCode: HSP 377Lecturer: Gunars Ozolzīle

Dr.soc., associate professorCurriculum: all programs of RTU Bachelor studiesField of Studies: academic studiesLevel of studies: Bachelor studies

Credit value: 2 credits, 32 hours – 16 h lectures, 16 h practical classesAim of the course: the course of study “ General Sociology” is a logical continuation and addition to the fragmentary knowledge in social sciences acquired at secondary educational establishments. Mastering of the subject will help students to understand the mechanism of human social behaviour and social relation better.Objectives of the course: Knowledge – 1.To initiate students into the regularities and major problems concerning the functioning of society asa socio-cultural system. 2. Withen the frameworks of the course special attention is paid to social structure, social inequality, functioning of social institutions, social processes and changes in the society. The material to be mastered is discussed within the context of the history of sociology and the main sociological theories . At the end of the course students are initiated into the methodology, methods and technique of specific sociological studies. Skills – The subject is supposed to help students develop their skills when analyzing and understanding the social processes occuring in a society.must develop the students’ skill to analyze and understand the political processes occurring in the society better and more competently.

List of literature: 1.Cilvēks un dzīve socioloģijas skatījumā. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1996. 2.Laķis P. Socioloģija. Ievads socioloģijā. R.:Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.3..Mūrnieks E.Vispārējā socioloģija.1,2.dala. R.: RTU, 1993.4.Mūrnieks E. Sabiedrības sociāli ekonomiskā stratifikācija.(Lekciju materiāli “Vispārējās socioloģijas” kursā). R.: RTU, 2000.5.Ozolzīle G. Socioloģija. Mācību līdzeklis. R.: LPA,1998.6.Socioloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997. 7.Socioloģisko pētījumu metodoloģija, metodika un tehnika. R.: Avots, 1981.

Supplementary literature1.Eriksons E.Identitāte: jaunība un krīze.R.: Jumava, 1998.2.Gidenss E. Sabiedrības veidošanās. R.: AGB, 1999.3.Gīrcs K. Kultūru interpretācija. R.: AGB, 1998.4.Gofmanis E. Sevis izrādīšana ikdienas dzīvē. R.: Madris, 2001.5.Karpova A.Personība.Teorijas un to radītāji. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1988. 6.Lācis V. Etniskie konflikti Austrumeiropas tautu vēsture. R.: Vieda, 2000.7.Omārova S. Cilvēks dzivo grupā. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1996. 8.Piažē Ž. Bērna intelektuālā attīstība. R.: Pētergailis, 2002.9.Rotčailds Dž. Etnopolitika: konceptuālās aprises. R.: AGB, 1999.10.Sabiedrības pārmaiņas Latvijā. R.: Jumava, 1998.

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11.Smits E. Nacionālā identitāte.R.: AGB, 1997. 12.Vēbers E.Latvijas valsts un etniskās attiecības. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997. 13.Giddens A.Sociology.Oxford,1989. 14.Korte H.,Schäfers B.(Hrsg.)Einfürung in Hauptbegriffe der Soziologie. Opladen, 1993.15.Smelser N. Sociology. New-Jersey, 1988.

Methods of teaching: lectures, practical classes and independent work.Assessment: A credit test . The level of knowledge is tested in a written form, evaluating understanding of the basic concepts as well as taking into accoutnt the students’ activity during practical class discussions..Requirements for mastering the subject: attendance of lectures, participation in practical classes.Descriptive analysis of the course: the subject is taught in context with other socio-humanitarian subjects.Requirments for students: mastering of the material rendered at lectures in order to participate in practical classes actively and productively.Planned discussions: 1. Introductory lecture of the course: the place and role of socio-humanitarian subjects in technical education; 2. The place un role of sociology asa science in the life of a society and an individual; 3. Social processes and changes in modern society.Content of the course:

1. The subject of sociology. (2h)2. Sociological theories. (4h)3. Culture. (2h)4. Social structure. (2h)5. Socialization.(2h)6. Social groups and organizations.(2h)7. Deviant behaviour and social control.(2h)8. Social stratification.(2h)9. Ethnic and racial inequality. (2h)10. Sexual inequality (2h)11. Jamily. (2h)12. Religion. (2h)13. Development and future of modern societies (2h)14. Planning of sociological studies and data compiling. (2h)

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Title of the course: Sociology of managementCode: HSP 375Status of the subject: optional subject (of limited choice) in social humanitiesLecturer: Ronalds Taraškevičs

Dr.sc.oec., associate professorCurriculum: all RTU Bachelor curriculaField of Studies: academic studiesLevel of studies: Bachelor studies

Credit value: 2 credits, 32 hours – 16 h lectures, 16 h practical classesAim of the course: to give basic knowledge concerning the social aspects of management (incl.production), as well as understanding about the management of social processes.Objectives of the course: to develop understanding about the place of workers in a system of social relations; to understand the functioning of an enterprise as a social system; to understand the social conditions which determine the efficiency of work and its organization..

List of literature:

1. R.Taraškevičs. Ievads vadības socioloģijā (lekciju konspekts). – Rīga: 1993.2. E.Mūrnieks. Vispārējā socioloģija 1 un 2 daļa (lekciju konspekts).- Rīga: 1992.3. G.Ozolzīle. Socioloģija. Rīga: 1998.

Methods of teaching: lectures, practical classes, independent work.Assessment: A credit test . The level of knowledge is tested in a written form.Requirements for mastering the subject: regular attendance of lectures; mastering of the material rendered at the lectures of by studying the literature independently.Descriptive analysis of the course: the subject is taught in context with other socio-humanitarian subjects and those of the economic cycle.Requirments for students: acquirement of the material rendered before coming to practical classes.Planned discussions: Social aspects of the human factor in a manufacturing body.Content of the course: Sociology of management. Basic methods used for sociological research. An employee in a system of social relations. Marketing and its social aspects. Manufacturing enterprise as a social system. Social aspects of the human factor in a manufacturing enterprise.Management of social processes. Social aspects of work and management. Efficiency of labour as determined by social conditions.

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Title of the course: Political scienceCode: HSP 378Lecturer: Gunars Ozolzīle

Dr.soc., associate professorCurriculum: all programs of RTU Bachelor studiesField of Studies: academic studiesLevel of studies: Bachelor studies

Credit value: 2 credits, 32 hours – 16 h lectures, 16 h practical classesAim of the course: the course of study “Political science” is a logical continuation and addition to the fragmentary knowledge in social sciences acquired at secondary educational establishments. Mastering of the subject will favour the political socialization of young people thees leading to the development of a civil society in our country. As a result of attending the course students are supposed to gain an idea about regularities governing the functioning of society structures and institutes of political system, as well as some aspects of international relations. Many issues must be looked at in the context of formation a democratic society in Latvia.Objectives of the course: Knowledge – 1.To initiate students into the regularities and major problems concerning the structure of political system and realization of political power. 2. To give knowledge about the main issues concerning political philosophy, political theory and international relations. Skills – The subject must develop the students’ skill to analyze and understand the political processes occurring in the society better and more competently.

List of literature: 1.Ašmanis A. Cilvēks politikā.- R.: LRIM, 1992.2.Augstkalns U. Latvija eiroantlantiskajā ceļā.- R., RTU, 1998.3.Apals G. u.c. Politika Latvijā.- R., Rasa ABC, 1999.4.Bāra D. Politikas zinātnes priekšmets.- R.: LU, 1991.5.Demokrātijas pamati.- R.: Zinātne, 1993.6.Ievads politikā. Mācību līdzeklis.- R.: Zvaigzne ABC , 1998.7.Ievads politoloģijā. Lekciju kurss.-R.: RTU, 1992.8.Ikstens J. Politikas pamati. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2001.9.Ozolzīle G. Demokkrātija: teorija un prakse. Lekciju konspekti.- R.: RTU, 1998.10.Politiskās zinātnes vēsture: M.Vēbers Legitīmās kundzības trīs tīrie tipi.- R.: RTU, 1991.11.Politiskās idedoloģijas.Lekciju konspekti.-R.: RTU, 1991.12.Rodins M. Politoloģija. Ievads salīdzināmajā politikā.- R., Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 13.Vara un valsts.Metodiskie materiāli politoloģijas kursā.-R.: RTU,1990. Supplementary literature1.Ārente H. Totalitārisma izcelsme.-R.: Elpa, 2000. 2.Berlins J. Četras esejas par brīvību.-R.: Sprīdītis, 2000.3.Cipeliuss R.Vispārējā mācība par valsti.-R.: AGB, 1988. 4.Laķis P. Vara un sabiedrība. Varas maiņa Latvijā 80.- 90. gadu mijā.- R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997.5.Mūsdienu politiskā filosofija.Hrestomātija.-R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998.

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6.Raiko R.Klasiskais liberālisms XX gadsimtā.-Rīga,1991. 7.Razs Dž. Brīvības morāle.-R.: Madris, 2001.8.Lipset S.Political Man: The Social Bases of Politics.-NewYork,1963. 9.Dahl R.Polyarchy.Participation and Opposition.- NewHaven/London,1971. 10.Lijphart A.Democracy in Plural Societies.-NewHaven/London,1977. 11.Almond G.A.,Verba S.The Civic Culture.-Princeton,1963. 12.Held D.(Eds.)Political Theorie Today.-Standford,1991. 13.Held D.Models of Democracy.-Cambridge/Oxford,1987. 14.Sartori G.Demokratietheorie.-Darmstadt,1997. 15.Beyme K.Die politischen Theorien der Gegenwart.-Opladen,1992.

Methods of teaching: lectures, practical classes and independent work.Assessment: A credit test . The level of knowledge is tested in a written form, evaluating the understanding of most important concepts.Requirements for mastering the subject: class attendance, participation in practical classes.Descriptive analysis of the course: the subject is taught in context with other socio-humanitarian subjects.Requirments for students: mastering of the material rendered before the practical classes.Planned discussions: 1. Introductory discussion of the course: the place and role of socio-humanitarian subjects in technical education; 2. Political science and practical politics; 3. Regularities governing the formation of democratic political systems and problems in Latvia.Content of the course:

15. The subject of political science. (2h)16. Power and the problem of legitimacy of power. (2h)17. The main problems of political philosophy. (2h)18. Political theory. (2h)19. Structure of a political system and regularities of its functioning.(2h)20. Democratic government systems.(2h)21. Politics and ideology.(2h)22. Political parties and interest groups.(2h)23. Election systems and theories explaining electoral behaviour. (2h)24. Power and political culture (2h)25. Democracy and democratic political regimes. (2h)26. Undemocratic political regimes. (2h)27. Essence and basic problem of international relations (2h)28. The European Union: regularities and problems of development. (2h)

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Title of the course: Business EtuquetteCode: HFL 330Lecturer: Andris Zvejnieks

Dr.phil., assistant professorCurriculum:Study profiles:Field of Studies: academic, professionalLevel of studies: Bachelor studies

Credit value: 2 KP, 32 hoursAim of the course: to give knowledge and understanding about the established standards of behaviour that people must keep to when being in mutual contacts.Objectives of the course: to master general, professional and practical standarts of behaviour. To understand the regulating and aestheticizing role of different standarts of etiquette. To be able to evaluate the suitability of practical standards of behaviour for a specific situation . To gain an idea about the peculiarities of etiquette in different national cultures. To master practical skills of keeping to the etiquette.List of literature: Kincāns V. Etiķete sadzīvē, lietišķajos kontaktos, starptautiskajās attiecībās. Rīga, 2000.; Hindls T. Prasme uzstāties. – Rīga, 2000.; Toisene Ģ. Kā jāuzvedas darba vietā. Rīga, 1996.; Zvejnieks A. Sociālā realitāte un tikumiskā kultūra mūsdienu Latvijā // Sabiedrība un kultūra. 4.rakstu krājums. Liepāja LPA, 2002.; Lejniece Z. Pedagoga ārējā tēla veidošanas problēmas mūsdienu augstskolā // RTU Zinātniskie raksti. Sērija 8. Humanitārās un sociālās zinātnes. Sējums 1., Rīga, RTU, 2002; Lejniece Z. Lietišķā etiķete. Lekciju konspekts. 2000. Pieejams pavairošanai RTU bibliotekā.Methods of teaching: lectures, practical work (in small groups analysing situations and making up models of behaviour).Tests are used to control the mastering of the subject.Assessment: A credit test (checking of theoretical knowledge in the form of a test; additional points are given for a) work in small groups, b) regular tests)..Requirements for mastering the subject: mastering of the given theoretical material, keeping to the etiquette in practice, participation in group work.Requirments for students: learning from the notes of the lectures and studying the sources indicated by the lecturer.. Calendar plan.Lectures.1st and 3rd weeks. Communication and etiquette. The essence of etiquette, its kinds and functions. Practical etiquette, greetings, acquaintance, forms of address.5th week. Behaviour at work. Skill at talking and listening.Telephone conversations.7th week. Clothes and their kinds. Colours and their psycho-physiological effect and symbolism.9th and 11th weeks. Organization of official and practical meetings.Business talks. Holding receptions.13th and 15th weeks. Ethics and etiquette of business contacts. Visiting cards and their use. Presents and flowers. Peculiarities of etiguette in different national cultures.Practical work.

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2nd and 4th weeks. Mastering the skills of practical etiquette. Situation analysis, models of behaviour and scenarios and discussions about them.6th and 8th weeks. Development of conversational and listening skills.Perfection of the etiquette skills used in telephone conversations. Choice of clothes for specific work setting and situation. 10th and 12th weeks. Elaboration of scenarios for official and business talks and receptions.14th week. Mastering the skill of writing and using visiting cards. Choice of presents. 16th week. Student optin poll about the quality of the subject. A credit test.

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Title of the course: Models of Social developmentCode: HFL 118Lecturers: Andris Zvejnieks Dr.phil., assistant professor

Ella Buceniece Dr.phil., assoc.professorCurriculum:Study profiles:Field of Studies: academic, professionalLevel of studies: Bachelor studies

Credit value: 2 credits, 32 hoursAim of the course: to develop understanding about the general conditions of human social activities: social processes and their tendencies, society and its models..Objectives of the course: to acquire the aggregate of knowledge and concepts about society and social processes. To understand the role of different kinds of knowledge (informatively functional, humanitarian creative etc.), their role, value and meaning in a society and self-realization of an individual. To understand the relationship between functioning and development of the modern society. To be able to evaluate the role and meaning of engineering and technological changes in social and cultural processes. To get a global point of view of social processes in Latvia. To be able to motivate the choice of a profession in connection with the social development tendencies and formation of self-identity.List of literature: Buceniece E . Saprāts nav ilūzija ( Rietumu filozofija modernisma situācijā). R.,Pētergailis, 1999.; Zvejnieks A. Sabiedrība un tās izziņa. Lekciju konspekts. R..RTU, 1999., Zvejnieks A. Sociālās attīstības modeļi. Lekciju konspekts. 2003.; Cilvēks un dzīve socioloģijas skatījumā. R.,1994.; Gidenss E. Sabiedrības veidošanās. R..AGB, 1999.; Mūsdienu politiskā filozofija. Hrestomātija. R, Zvaigzne ABC, 1998.; Buceniece E. Teleoloģijas modernās interpretācijas: E.Huserls, N. Hartmanis, V.Rozanovs, P.Rikērs, K. Vojtila. - Grām.: Mūžīgais un laicīgais. R., 1995.; Zvejnieks A. Ieskats futuroloģijas vēsturē.,Grām.: Cilvēks. Izglītība. Kultūra. R.,1997.Methods of teaching: lectures, seminars (work in groups by analysing situations and problems, discussions), tests to control the level of mastering the subject.Assessment: A credit test (checking of theoretical knowledge in the form of a test; additional points can be received for a) work in a group by analysing situations, b) participation in discussions, c) regular tests).Requirements for mastering the subject: mastering of the theoretical knowledge gained at lectures and the skills acquired when analysing social processes; participation in discussions and work in groups.Requirments for students: learning from the notes of the lectures and the literature indicated by the lecturer.Planned discussions: 1.Introductory lecture: the place and role of socio-humanitarian subjects in technical education; 2. Prospects of Latvia in globalization context.Calendar plan.Lectures.1st and 3rd weeks. Introduction. The aim of the subject, its program, literature, basic demands, assessment. Understaning about society as reflected in the history of philosophy and sociology. Conditions of social life: people, nature, economics, culture.

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Peculiarities of society studies. Objectivity, subjectivity and understandinh of humanitarian and social studies.5th and 7th weeks. Social changes, social process, development, progress, regress. The role of engineering and technology in social and cultural processes. Time factor in development. Role of traditions and innovations in development. Theories of social changes. Globalization – a characteristic feature in the development of a society at the beginning of the 21st century.9th and 11th week. Peculiarities of modelling society. Utopian models of a society. Models of a society in its historic development and different historic schemes. Traditional, industrial, post-industrial society. Regional models of a society. Futurology and modelling of the future society, prospects of social processes.13th and 15th weeks. Prospects for the develoment of Latvian society. Collapse of socialist system – its causes and course. Alternatives of development of Latvia. Specific character of Latvia in the transition period. Changes in economic and social sphere. Democracy and its development in today’s Latvia. Assessment of achievements in Latvia and its participation in the EU.13th and 15th weeks. Ethics and etiquette of business contacts. Visiting cards and their use. Presents and flowers. Peculiarities of etiguette in different national cultures.Seminars 2nd week. Discussion about the necessity for humanitarian and social subjects at a technical higher school. Methodological hints for mastering the subject ‘Models of Social Development’. Individual and group work. Checking of preliminary knowledge. The viewpoint of social philosophy about society.4th week. Individual, society, history. 6th week. Peculiarities of study and understanding about society.8th week. Social changes and development. 10th week. Tendencies and prospects for the development of modern civilization.12th week. Models of society.14th week. Future prospects for the society of Latvia and its place in the EU. Discussions about Latvia’s prospects in the context of globalization.16th week. Student opinion poll about the quality of the subject. A credit test.

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Academic staff: assoc. prof. Larisa Ilyinska, lecturer G. ČākureStudy subject: English VIA 158Study program: Building ConstructionStudy profile: Building ConstructionKind of studies: Professional studiesStudy level: Professional Bachelor studiesStudy field: Building Construction, Transport ConstructionCredits: 2

The aim of the study subject: acquiring creative reading skills by working with a professional text and mastering the fundamentals of relevant conversation.

Tasks of the study subject: 1) to master methods of working with a technical text and dictionary; 2) develop conversational skills, the students expressing their point of view in monologues and short dialogues; 3) master the grammar constructions characteristic of technical literature and needed to understand a text; 4) master the professional vocabulary.

Study books and recommended literature: Journals: Building Products (UK), Concrete, The Journal of Concrete Society (UK).

Teaching method: practical classes including frontal, group, individual and independent work.

Evaluation system: credit tests and an examination. The students creative skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening are evaluated. During the semester the students take two tests based on the acquired material, at the end of a semester they take a credit test, but at the end of the course sit for an examination.

Requirements for mastering the subject: regular attendance of classes, fulfillment of oral and written tasks.

Description and analysis of situations at classes: students answer questions of different difficulty level, work in groups and fulfill communicative tasks, learn to comment on tables and diagrams, express their opinions on the relevant subject in the form of monologues and dialogues.

Requirements for students for regular classes: students should regularly prepare for their classes by fulfilling varied tasks and exercises to master the vocabulary – grammar material.

The subject of planned discussions and talks: opportunities offered by Professional Education and the student’s chosen special field.

List of literature:1. G. Čākure, K. Kauliņš, L. Maizīte. English for Technical Colleges, Riga, 1990.2. R. Murphy English Grammar in Use (Intermediate level with answers),

Cambridge University Press, 1997.3. K. Kauliņš, T. Timermane “A Concise Handbook of English Grammar”, Riga,

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1989.4. Бурлак, „Учебник английского языка”, M., 1982. 5. English – Latvian – Russian dictionary in Building Construction, Parts 1, 2, Riga,

1992.

Academic staff: assoc. prof. Larisa Ilyinska, lecturer G. ČākureStudy subject: English HVD 212Study program: Building ConstructionStudy profile: Building ConstructionKind of studies: Professional studiesStudy level: Professional Bachelor studiesStudy field: Building Construction, Transport ConstructionCredits: 2



Study books and recommended literature: Journals: Building Products (UK), Concrete, The Journal of Concrete Society (UK).







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List of literature:1. Concrete Making, Riga, 1989.2. Roads and Bridges, Riga, 1988.3. Bridges, Riga, 1992.4. G. Čākure, K. Kauliņš, L. Maizīte. English for Technical Colleges, Riga, 1990. 5. R. Murphy English Grammar in Use (Intermediate level with answers),

Cambridge University Press, 1997.6. K. Kauliņš, T. Timermane “A Concise Handbook of English Grammar”, Riga,

1989.7. English – Latvian – Russian dictionary in Building Construction, Parts 1, 2, Riga,

1992.

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Academic staff: mag. paed. I.Siliņa I. StudenteStudy subject: German VIV 159Study program: Building ConstructionStudy profile: Building ConstructionKind of studies: Professional studiesStudy level: Professional Bachelor studiesStudy field: Building Construction, Transport ConstructionCredits: 2



Study books and recommended literature: 1. Hafele G. Althauserneuerung: Instandsetzen, Renovieren, Modernisieren.

Ökobuch, 1993.2. Aizbalte J., Apine M., Kumsāre P., Handbuch der deutschen Grammatik

für technische Hochshulen.- Rīga, 1984.3. Eihheim H., Storch G. Mit Erfolg zum Zertifikat. Klett Verlog, 1993.4. Periodikas materiāli (“Deutsche Bauzeitung” , “Bauzeitung” u.c.).







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1. Bau- Und Ausbauarbeiten. – Rīga, 1976.2. Häfele G. Althauserneuerung: Instandsetzen, Renovieren,

Modernisieren. Ökobuch, 1993.3. Kommunikative Aufgabe zum Thema “Rīga”. – Rīga, 1990.4. Seele H. Ausschnitte aus dem Alltag der BRD. Wohnen. – Inter

nationes, 1994.5. Politische Zeitung. Theme Wohnen / März 1998.6. Wecke Rainer E. Übersichten. – Inter Nationes. 1993. (materiāli

kodoskopam).7. Beile N. Alltag in Deutschland. Inter Nationes 1992. (audiokasetes).8. Forster M., Bauer H. Hörverständnisübungen für Fostgeschittene.

Inter Nationes. 1996. (audiokasetes).9. Eihheim H., Storch G. Mit Erfolg zum Zertifikat. Klett Verlog,

1993.10. Periodikas materiāli (“Bauzeitung”, “Deutsche Bauzeitung” u.c.).

Academic staff: mag. paed. I.Siliņa, I. StudenteStudy subject: German HVD 213Study program: Building ConstructionStudy profile: Building ConstructionKind of studies: Professional studiesStudy level: Professional Bachelor studiesStudy field: Building Construction, Transport ConstructionCredits: 2



Study books and recommended literature: 1. Häfele G. Althauserneuerung: Instadsedzen, Renovieren, Modernisieren.

Ökobuch, 1993.2. Aizbalte J., Apine M., Kumsāre P., Handbuch der deutschen Grammatik

für technische Hochshulen.- Rīga, 1984.3. Eihheim H., Storch G. Mit Erfolg zum Zertifikat. Klett Verlog, 1993.4. Periodikas materiāli (“Deutsche Bauzeitung” , “Bauzeitung” u.c.) kā arī

praktiskā inženiera izvēlētē papildus literatūra individuālam darbam atbilstoši studiju virzienam.


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List of literature:1. Tekstu krājums: Bau- und Ausbauarbeiten. – Rīga, 1976.2. Hafele G. Althauserneuerung: Instandsetzen, Renovieren, Modernisieren.-

Ökobuch, 1993.3. Wohnungswesen und Städtebau // Tatsachen über Deutschland. Societäts-Verlag,

1996.4. Forster M., Bauer H. Hörverständnisübungen für Fostgeschittene Inter Nationes.

1996. (audiocasets).5. Aizbalte J., Apine M., Kumsāre P., Handbuch der deutschen Grammatik für

technische Hochshulen.- Rīga, 1984.6. Eihheim H., Storch G. Mit Erfolg zum Zertifikat. Klett Verlog, 1993.7. Periodical materials (“Bauzeitung”, “Deutsche Bauzeitung” u.c.).

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