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Deformation of the Structural Details of the Components Created by the Rapid Prototyping Method
PublikacjaThe paper present the results of preliminary research and describes the deformation of construction details within the process of producing small element employing a stereography system. The article discuses a scheme for changes in data conversion. Variation in construction details have been described on the basis of analysing photographs.
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Multi-objective design of miniaturized impedance transformers by domain segmentation
PublikacjaFast multi-objective design optimization of compact microstrip impedance transformers is discussed. Our approach exploits approximation models constructed using sampled coarse- mesh EM simulation data in a partitioned design space and response correction techniques for design refinement. Demonstra
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The determinants of the Region's and its SMEs' Competitive Position in the Context of Mega Events - the Case of the Euro 2012
PublikacjaIn this paper a modified Preuss model was used to assess the factors to enhance the competitiveness of the region and the SMEs located in the region. To accomplish the above, six types of event-structure were applied: infrastructure, knowledge, networks, culture, image and emotions. They were described in detail in reference to the case of Euro 2012 in Poland in general and Pomeranian region in particular. Finally the Authors take...
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Biophilic Design: A Trend Watch
PublikacjaDuring the 20th century, many people migrated to cities for employment and economic opportunities, abandoning farming and natural landscapes so their direct connection to the countryside and nature was lost. This process continues to this day with unprecedented urban growth, in fact, it’s estimated 68% of the world population will live in urban areas by 2050. Due to the evolutionary disposition of humans, when people live in an...
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Absolute Photoabsorption Cross-Sections of Methanol for Terrestrial and Astrophysical Relevance
PublikacjaWe investigate the methanol absorption spectrum in the range 5.5–10.8 eV to provide accurate and absolute cross-sections values. The main goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of methanol electronic-state spectroscopy by employing high-resolution vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) photoabsorption measurements together with state-of-the-art quantum chemical calculation methods. The VUV spectrum reveals several new features...
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Effects of UV light irradiation on fluctuation enhanced gas sensing by carbon nanotube networks
PublikacjaThe exceptionally large active surface-to-volume ratio of carbon nanotubes makes it an appealing candidate for gas sensing applications. Here, we studied the DC and low-frequency noise characteristics of a randomly oriented network of carbon nanotubes under NO2 gas atmosphere at two different wavelengths of the UV light-emitting diodes. The UV irradiation allowed to sense lower concentrations of NO2 (at least 1 ppm) compared to...
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Mathematical Models of Control Systems of Angular Speed of Steam Turbines for Diagnostic Tests of Automatic and Mechatronic Devices
PublikacjaAccurate modeling of physical processes of many automatics and mechatronics systems is often necessity. In power system such a process is control of angular velocity of power objects during connection to operation in parallel. This process is extremely dynamic. For this reason response of control system depends from changes of many physical parameters (temperature, pressure and flow of the medium, etc.). Precision modeling influences...
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Evaluating Asymmetric N-Grams as Spell-Checking Mechanism
PublikacjaTypical approaches to string comparing marks two strings as either different or equal without taking into account any similarity measures. Being able to judge similarity is however required for spelling error corrections, as we want to find the best match for a given word. In this paper we present a bi2quadro-grams method for spelling errors correction. The method proposed uses different n-grams dimension for the source (checked)...
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The application of microscopic models in the study of pedestrian traffic
PublikacjaCities (especially in Central and Eastern Europe) focus on improving the road network, which aims to improve the efficiency of motor traffic and minimize congestion. Most of existing tools for analysing the effectiveness of urban transport networks do not assume to analyse the impact of walking and cycling on efficiency of transport systems. It is therefore necessary to develop solutions...
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Efficiency limit of excitonic photovoltaic cells under phosphor-based white LED illumination
PublikacjaThe limit of energy conversion of excitonic photovoltaic cells working under white light illumination generated by phosphor-based LED is analysed using the modified Giebink approach. Particularly, the impact of the optical energy gap and energy loss associated with the excitons dissociation at the heterojunction interface on power conversion efficiency of the device are discussed. From the results of our study it follows that the...
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A measurement method for lossy capacitive relative humidity sensors based on a direct sensor-to-microcontroller interface circuit
PublikacjaA new time-domain measurement method for determining the capacitance and resistance values of lossy relative humidity capacitive sensors is presented. The method is based on a direct sensor-to-microcontroller interface for microcontrollers with internal analog comparators and timers. The interface circuit consists only of four reference resistors (two reference resistors if a microcontroller includes a voltage reference source),...
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Rapid EM-driven antenna dimension scaling through inverse modeling
PublikacjaIn this letter, a computationally feasible technique for dimension scaling of antenna structures is introduced. The proposed methodology is based on inverse surrogate modeling where the geometry parameters of the antenna structure of interest are explicitly related to the operating frequency. The surrogate model is identified based on a few antenna designs optimized for selected reference frequencies. For the sake of computational...
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Low cost microwave X-band generator
PublikacjaA low cost microwave X-band generator for educational purposes was designed and built. Its simple construction and user's interface makes it suitable for a student laboratory.The generator is based on a single frequency conversion concept. It uses a digitally tunable PLL chip for intermediate frequency generation and an active frequency multiplier for frequency conversion. The generator covers 9,7 - 11 GHz part of the X frequency...
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Single-Slope ADC With Embedded Convolution Filter for Global-Shutter CMOS Image Sensors
PublikacjaThis brief presents an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) suitable for acquisition and processing of images in the global-shutter mode at the pixel level. The ADC consists of an analog comparator, a multi-directional shift register for the comparator states, and a 16-bit reversible binary counter with programmable step size. It works in the traditional single-slope mode. The novelty is that during each step of the reference ramp,...
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Sustainable energy system combined biogas-feedSolid Oxide Fuel Cell and Microalgae technology
PublikacjaIn the new frontier of energy and environmental safety, new efficient and clean safe energy conversion systems are required. In this sense, the present work is framed within the context of Circular Economy and proposes a multidisciplinary study for the development of more efficient, economically viable and non-polluting energy conversion systems, based on the synergetic combination of different technologies: fuel cells, biofuels,...
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Method of sacrificial anode dual transistor-driving in stray current field
PublikacjaIn order to control a magnesium anode in a stray current interference field, a dual transistor driving system has been proposed. It consisted of a combination of PNP and NPN transistors. Dual transistor driven system and direct anode to cathode connection were electrochemically tested in 3% NaCl solution. The dual transistor driven system increased the anode efficiency and reduced hydrogen evolution and the risk of embrittlement....
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Analysis of inductive power transfer systems for variable air gap and voltage supply frequency
PublikacjaThe paper describes an IPT system, by which electrical energy may be transmitted through a large air gap between coils without electrical connection. It presents theoretical and simulation analysis of IPT, which allows for supplying a receiver in the conditions of slow, in relation to the dynamics of power supply, changes in dimension of the air gap. The influence of frequency characteristics of the system on the possible selection...
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Modern Movement in Gdynia and in Europe: Inspirations and Analogies
PublikacjaModernism in Gdynia finds its roots in the European Architecture of 1920s and 1930s. The main centres of the style are such artistic capitals as Paris, Berlin, Wien, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Stuttgard and Hamburg. The article points out the connections between the famous European edifeces of those times and the architecture of Gdynia.
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Use of Daylight and Aesthetic Image of Glass Facades in Contemporary Buildings
PublikacjaThe paper deals with the architecture of contemporary buildings in respect to their aesthetic image created by the use of natural light. Sustainability is regarded as a principle of contemporary architecture, where daylighting is an important factor as it affects energy consumption and environmental quality of the space inside a building. Environmental awareness of architecture, however, involves a much wider and more holistic...
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Speed observer system for advanced sensorless control of induction motor.
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono obserwator prędkości silnika asynchronicznego zastosowany w układzie sterowania ze zmiennymi multiskalarnymi oraz regulatorem predykcyjnym prądu. Zawarto wyniki badań symulacyjnych i eksperymentalnych.
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Artificial-Neural-Network-Based Sensorless Nonlinear Control of Induction Motors
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Small Hydropower Plant With Integrated Turbine-Generators Working at Variable Speed
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Universal Modular Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for Small Low-Head Hydropower Plants
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Multiple reference frame theory in the synchronous generator model considering harmonic distortions caused by nonuniform pole shoe saturation
PublikacjaThe paper describes a synchronous generator model developed based on the multiple reference frame theory. The main physical phenomena included in the model are the machine armature non-sinusoidal voltage waveform and the influence of armature current in load conditions on the armature voltage waveform higher harmonic components. The modified multiple reference frame theory model is proposed. In this modified theory model the field...
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THE USE OF GREEN LOGISTICS ELEMENTS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF OFFSHORE VESSELS
PublikacjaThe article is aimed at the presentation referring to the use of green logistics elements during the construction of the offshore vessels in the following aspects: collection, removal and utilisation of any waste that is harmful for natural environment, elimination of the negative impact that such waste can have on natural environment and the search for the optimal solutions as regards these aspects.
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Electrical properties of Y0.08Sr0.92Ti0.92Nb0.08O3-δ after reduction in different reducing conditions
PublikacjaElectrical properties of perovskite Y0.08Sr0.92Ti0.92Nb0.08O3−ı after reduction in different conditions were studied. Relatively high electrical conductivity in samples reduced in ammonia was observed. The conductivity of Y0.08Sr0.92Ti0.92Nb0.08O3−ı reduced in ammonia at 1500 ◦C was of about 600 S/cm at 200 ◦C. Conductivity after reduction in ammonia at 1500 ◦C was stable both in hydrogen and oxygen atmosphere up to 600 ◦C. Reduction...
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Numerical analysis of the carpentry joints applied in the traditional wooden structures
PublikacjaThe paper concerns the numerical analysis of the carpentry joints made from spruce wood. The material parameters of the wood have been calculated on the basis of nine independent material constants (an orthotropic material). The contact zone between the individual elements of the connection has been determined using Contact Tables in the MSC.Marc software. Five types of carpentry joints have been analyzed. The main aim of the research...
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Method of sacrificial anode transistor-driving in cathodic protection system
PublikacjaA magnesium anode driving system has been proposed. A PNP driving transistor has been used. Electrochemical testing in 3%NaCl, results and comparison of the driving system and classic direct anode to cathode connection are presented. The driving system reduced the protection current and stabilized the working conditions of the anode. Higher anode efficiency was achieved. Overprotection and hydrogen embrittlement threats were prevented...
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The Concept of Geodetic Analyses of the Measurement Results Obtained by Hydrostatic Leveling
PublikacjaThe article discusses the issue of hydrostatic leveling. Its application is presented in structural health monitoring systems in order to determine vertical displacements of controlled points. Moreover, the article includes a complete computation scheme that utilizes the estimation from observation differences, allowing the elimination of the influence of individual sensors’ systematic errors. The authors suggest two concepts of...
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Testbed for development and verification of hybrid localization systems
PublikacjaIn this paper a testbed for development and verification of hybrid localization systems is presented. It allows for systematic analysis of hybrid localization methods and speed up the development of new schemes. The proposed testbed platform is composed of subsystem for sequential data collection and testing infrastructure that can be used for investigating the localization mechanisms in controllable environment.
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The multiscalar control of induction motor with the sliding mode controllers
PublikacjaThe control structure of induction motor is proposed in this paper. The structure of multiscalar control with conventional PI - controllers is well known in literature. The sliding mode multiscalar control (SMMC) conception is presented in this paper. The induction motor is fed by voltage source inverter. Comparison between two multiscalar control method is showed.
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Effects of thermal history on the performance of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with Sm0.2Ce0.8O2-δ electrolyte and LiNi0.81Co0.15Al0.04O2 electrodes
PublikacjaIn this study, low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with an ∼560 μm thick Sm0.2Ce0.8O2−δ (SDC) electrolyte and ∼890 μm thick LiNi0.81Co0.15Al0.04O2−δ (NCAL) electrodes are constructed and characterized under three experimental conditions. The cell with an NCAL cathode pre-reduced under an H2 atmosphere at 550 °C presents the best electrochemical performance. This is ascribed to facts that the reduction reaction generating Ni–Co...
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A pore-scale thermo–hydro-mechanical model for particulate systems
PublikacjaA pore scale numerical method dedicated to the simulation of heat transfer and associated thermo–hydro-mechanical couplings in granular media is described. The proposed thermo–hydro-mechanical approach builds on an existing hydromechanical model that employs the discrete element method for simulating the mechanical behavior of dense sphere packings and combines it with the finite volume method for simulating pore space fluid flow...
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Collision‐Aware Routing Using Multi‐Objective Seagull Optimization Algorithm for WSN‐Based IoT
PublikacjaIn recent trends, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have become popular because of their cost, simple structure, reliability, and developments in the communication field. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the interconnection of everyday objects and sharing of information through the Internet. Congestion in networks leads to transmission delays and packet loss and causes wastage of time and energy on recovery. The routing protocols...
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Optical emission spectroscopy of plasma generated by a waveguide-supplied microwave plasma source operated at 915MHz
PublikacjaIn this paper we present the results of an optical emission spectroscopic study of an atmospheric pressure microwave (915 MHz) nitrogen and nitrogen with carbon dioxide (1%) plasma at high working gas flow rate. This study was aimed at determining rotational Trot and vibrational Tvib temperatures of N+2 ions and N2, CN molecules. The plasma was generated in a waveguide-supplied cavity-resonant type microwave plasma source. All...
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Nitrogen oxides removal from hydrogen flue gas using corona discharge in marine boilers: Application perspective
PublikacjaThis paper focuses on the combustion of hydrogen in boilers, as it appears to be a more effective method than using fuel cells for heating purposes due to higher boiler efficiency. One of the main disadvantages of hydrogen combustion in air is NOx formation. Therefore, the authors decided to introduce corona discharge as an inno- vative technique to clean hydrogen flue gas by effectively reducing NOx levels. The method involves...
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Solvation of ionic liquids based on N -methyl- N -alkylmorpholinium cations in N,N -dimethylformamide and N,N -dimethylacetamide – Volumetric and compressibility studies
PublikacjaDensity and sound velocity of the solutions of ionic liquids based on N-alkyl-N-methyl- morpholinium cations: N-ethyl- -methylmorpholinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, N-butyl-Nmethylmorpholinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, N-octyl-N-methyl -morpholinium bis(trifluor omethanesulfonyl)imide and N-decyl-N-methylmorpholinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide in N, N-dimethylformamide and N,N-dimethylacetamide were...
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Evaluating experimental molecular physics studies of radiation damage in DNA*
PublikacjaThe field of Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMP) is a mature field exploring the spectroscopy, excitation, ionisation of atoms and molecules in all three phases. Understanding of the spectroscopy and collisional dynamics of AMP has been fundamental to the development and application of quantum mechanics and is applied across a broad range of disparate disciplines including atmospheric sciences, astrochemistry, combustion and environmental...
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Horizontal velocity field derived from EPN and ASG-EUPOS satellite data on the example of south-western part of Poland
PublikacjaPresently the determination of the velocity field in the global reference frame is possible by using different space techniques and dense terrestrial networks from global to local and regional scales. However, the reliability of such determinations is strongly limited by the restricted number of unmodeled effects. Some of them are periodic (atmospheric or hydrological effects), some instantaneous (natural or man-made seismicity)...
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Fast-response optoelectronic detection of explosives’ residues from the nitroaromatic compounds detonation: field studies approach
PublikacjaWe are presenting an application of optoelectronic nitrogen dioxide (NO2) analyzer based on cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy in the detection of traces of explosives after detonation. It has been shown that the analyzer using blue-violet laser is able to detect explosive residues after the detonation of various amounts of nitroaromatic compounds (75g-1kg) with higher efficiency than the HPLC soil sample testing equipment,...
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Moment resistance of I-section end-plate roof girder splices; a case study
PublikacjaThis article deals with the problem of determining the resistance of end-plate connections. A nonlinear FEM model of the joint was constructed in order to predict its carrying capacity. A standard code procedure was done as well. The analyses have been done to assess atypical end-plate joints designed and constructed as a part of roof structures.
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Power balance in hydraulic satellite motors supplied with oil and HFA-E emulsion
PublikacjaMineral oil and HFA-E emulsion are liquids which differ in viscosity, density and lubricant properties. Therefore, supplying hydraulic satellite motors with these liquids, differences between quantity of hydraulic, volumetric and mechanical losses are observed. These losses influence efficiency of conversion of hydraulic energy into mechanical energy and thereby power balance of motors.
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Zaufanie w zespole projektowym a (kobiecy) model przywództwa
PublikacjaArtykuł prezentuje wyniki badań dotyczące znaczenia czynników kształtujących zaufanie w pracy zespołowej, do których należą: adekwatne nagradzanie, dzielenie się informacjami, ustalone cele i zasady pracy, przejrzystość środowiska i otwarta komunikacja. Wyniki koncentrują się na zachowaniach lidera/ przywódcy, które maja wpływ na kształtowanie zaufanie w zespole i pokazują różnice w zależności od płci.
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Interactive Information Retrieval Algorithm for Wikipedia Articels
PublikacjaThe article presents an algorithm for retrieving textual information in documents collection. The algorithm employs a category system that organizers the repository and using interaction with user improves search precision. The algorithm was implemented for simple English Wikipedia and the first evaluation results indicates the proposed method can help to retrieve information from large document repositories.
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Improvement of electrochemical action of zinc-rich paints by addition of nanoparticulate zinc
PublikacjaThe influence of nanosized particles on electrochemical action of standard zinc-rich paints by means of SEM as well as potential and impedance measurements has been investigated. The motivation for doing this was to obtain additional electrical connection between the spherical microparticles themselves and zinc particles and steel substrate. Overall zinc content was at the level of 92% by weight. Samples with different concentration...
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Multimedia distributed system for visualization of ongoing and archival events for BG
PublikacjaThe paper presents concept of the distributed system designed to gather and provide the information about vehicles, vessels and airplanes present within the area of operations of the Border Guard supplemented with related multimedia. The part of the system related to the map data gathering, distribution and visualization has been already implemented in the preceding project. The presented system is the expansion of the previous...
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Quantum communication complexity advantage implies violation of a Bell inequality
PublikacjaWe obtain a general connection between a quantum advantage in communication complexity and non-locality. We show that given any protocol offering a (sufficiently large) quantum advantage in communication complexity, there exists a way of obtaining measurement statistics which violate some Bell inequality. Our main tool is port-based teleportation. If the gap between quantum and classical communication complexity can grow arbitrarily...
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Categorization of Cloud Workload Types with Clustering
PublikacjaThe paper presents a new classification schema of IaaS cloud workloads types, based on the functional characteristics. We show the results of an experiment of automatic categorization performed with different benchmarks that represent particular workload types. Monitoring of resource utilization allowed us to construct workload models that can be processed with machine learning algorithms. The direct connection between the functional...
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Investigation of abdomen surface deformation due to life excitation: implications for implant selection and orientation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
PublikacjaVentral hernia is a common medical problem. Statistically there are around 10% recurrences of the sickness. The authors' former investigation proved edges of the hernia orifice displacements to be one of the factors causing recurrence. Thus, experimental investigation of the abdomen surface deformation due to some normal activities of people is studied.The extreme strains, their localization and directions are identified. The acquired...
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Mury oporowe z gruntu zbrojonego z przekładkami z keramzytu
PublikacjaW czerwcu 2019 r. nastąpiło otwarcie nowo budowanego wiaduktu na ulicy Drwęckiej w Ostródzie, który zastąpił jeden z trzech przejazdów kolejowo-drogowych znajdujących się w centrum miasta. Zakończenie budowy bezkolizyjnego przejazdu nad torami kolejowymi pozwoliło na bezpieczne oraz szybkie połączenie północnej i południowej części Ostródy. Zastosowanie materacy z keramzytu w konstrukcji z gruntu zbrojonego.