During the year, depending on the latitude and climatic zone, the number of thunderstorms and their intensity vary greatly, these parameters decrease to the Northern latitudes due to a decrease in humidity and temperature and, accordingly, a decrease in the probability of forming conditions for the formation of convective and thunderstorm clouds. The article deals with the mechanisms of dangerous effects of lightning discharges. The electric parameters of the discharges for thunderstorm processes in the atmosphere were studied using data from the geophysical monitoring center of the FGIBU "VGI", which includes a network of sensors of the automatic thunder-gauge finder - the range finder LS8000. The results of the analysis of the recording of ground-discharge currents and the time of their growth obtained during the period of its operation are presented. The authors determined the statistical distributions of the lightning current amplitude. It is established that the discharge parameters in different regions differ and can change with time. This means that for the effective operation of lightning protection systems and the implementation of measures to ensure life safety during thunderstorms, it is necessary to monitor the lightning situation in each individual region.

Keywords: atmospheric electricity, lightning discharges, lightning guides, lightning protection measures, life safety

The technologies for producing ultrafine copper powders are examined. The influence of various parameters on the processes of electrocrystallization of particles is studied. Various mechanisms for producing particles in the presence of water-soluble polymers are presented. The ultrafine copper powders obtained using different electrolysis modes. A review of advanced electrochemical methods for producing ultrafine copper powders with the addition of various stabilizers particle growth, further ways of developing the technology of these technologies are highlighted.

Keywords: ultrafine copper powders, electrocrystallization, production methods, particle stabilization, water-soluble polymers, double electric layer, vibrocathode

This article may be of interest to researchers who are designing new machine systems for felling-area works with autonomous energy supply. A methodology based on the decomposition method for creating an simulation functional model of a system consisting of a mobile wood chipper for felling-area works and a mobile energy module is proposed. The machine system of interest is an original technical solution. It consists of an autonomous energy supply module with powered by wood fuel external combustion engine and a logging machine for the production of wood chips. The functioning equipment units of the system is simulated using the MATLAB Simulink dynamic simulation environment. For the convenience of experiments, the use of LabVIEW virtual instruments is proposed for setting input and control parameters, as well as displaying output parameters. The input, control, disturbing and output parameters of each functional block of the system are described: gas generator, external combustion engine, electric generator, uninterruptible power supply, electric motor, propulsion device, wood chipper unit, hydraulic manipulator. It is supposed to use this simulation model to justify the main parameters of the autonomous system for the production of wood chips, as well as the further development of an automated control system.

Keywords: fuel chips, wood fuel, unmerchantable tree, simulation model, LabVIEW, Simulink, mobile chipper, autonomous power supply, logging

In publication overflows and leaks of oil products are considered on petrol filling stations. The materials used to collect overflows and leaks of oil products on petrol filling stations are indicated. Disadvantages of sand and properties of silica clay are considered. The petroleum was used for carrying experiments to collecting of oil products by sand and silica clay. The experiments were carried out and the data on changes in the mass of petroleum remaining on the samples (particles of silica clay, particles of sand) from initial mass of the samples (before contact with petroleum) were received. The assumption was made about the possibility of using silica clay instead of sand to collect overflows and leaks of oil products in urban environment.

Keywords: overflows, leaks, oil products, petrol filling station, sand, silica clay, urban environment

This article presents the results of monitoring the operational reliability of the on-farm network of rice irrigation systems. The issues of planning and prospects for its improvement on the basis of the introduction of modern laser scanning systems and digital a control systems are considered. In the Krasnodar Territory, the main consumer of water resources is agriculture, which absolutely prevails in terms of water withdrawal among other consumers. The most expensive water resource is the rice water industry. Its share is about 90% of the total water consumption in agriculture. To prevent degradation of the ecosystem of the river. Kuban and achieving the objectives of the Water Strategy by 2020, irrevocable water withdrawal must, at a minimum, be stopped at the achieved level. Satisfying growing water needs and introducing new water users should be implemented through water conservation in the systems of existing water users.

Keywords: monitoring, residual resource, rational water use, water resources, on-farm network facilities, rice irrigation systems, technical condition

The work is a continuation of the study of cable-stayed roofs of large-span sports buildings, it focuses on the technological aspect of the construction of stadiums and sports palaces. Due to the introduced criterion of the location of the assembly of structures, the systematization of technologies for the construction of facilities currently commissioned has been carried out. The result of the work is a comparative table that allows to rationalize the choice of methods of pre-assembly and installation.

Keywords: cable-stayed covering, large-span building, steel cable, cable, pylon, sports building, stadium, hanging roof, cable installation, pre-assembly, jack, disassembly of scaffolding

The article conentrates on the problem of synchronization the pseudo-noise sequence in direct sequence spread spectrum systems. Authors propose a method for transmitting information and synchronizing signals on a single carrier frequency, which allows data transmission in complex coditions in radio channel. A brief review of existing solutions for time synchronization direct sequence spread spectrum systems is carried out. The proposed solution is considered in terms of data transmission in broadband systems in the conditions of negative signal-to-noise ratio, while the limitations of the usage of this solution are also considered. A simulation of the scheme that implements the proposed synchronization method is carried out, and the requirements for the signal-to-noise ratio in the information and synchronization channels are determined. The proposed method can find application in systems with code division multiplexing, including modern IoT systems.

Keywords: time synchronization, direct sequence spread spectrum, broadband communication systems, Internet of Things, BER

The paper focuses on energy efficient reconstruction of construction systems by means of their upward extension using modular spatial structures. It is further noted that the existing contradictory definition of the term “modular structures” necessitates classifying modular structural elements by spatial dimension, type and size, weight, degree of prefabrication, constructability and environmental safety. A list of the world’s leading manufacturers is provided featuring modular spatial structures to be used in the construction of new buildings and reconstruction of existing buildings. Also, the paper underlines the importance of using added stories in making modular roof structures of lightweight metallic structures (LMS) and lightweight thin-wall steel structures (LTSS) and provides an overview of the main types of modules, pointing out the key benefits of modular structures.

Keywords: modular building structures, energy efficient reconstruction, upward construction, structural and non-structural modules, constructability

A method for the intellectualization of measurement procedures has been developed. It is based on the step-by-step optimization procedure, which provides a reduction of the stochastic estimation problem to a number of deterministic problems. The task of the first stage of optimization is the synthesis of an adaptive mathematical model of the measuring process based on the combined principle of maximum, which, unlike the known methods, will ensure the constructiveness of its use in the next stages of optimization. The task of the subsequent stages of optimization is to solve the estimation problem based on the regularization method A.N. Tikhonov. Equations of an iterative measurement procedure are obtained that differ from the state transition vector functions known in structure. It belongs to the category of intelligent measuring procedures, since it makes a targeted choice of the closest to the true value of the assessment of the measured parameter in the conditions of structural uncertainty of the model of the studied object and parametric uncertainty of the observation model.

Keywords: two-stage synthesis, intellectualization, the combined principle of maximum, regularization

Phantoms are an imitation of biological tissue. With the help of phantoms, it is possible to simulate the propagation of light in biological tissue. During any biophysical experiments there is a need for the constancy of the initial conditions of the experiment. The use of solid phantoms that do not degrade over time and under the influence of external factors is the Foundation for reliable results and repeatability of the experiment. The creation of phantoms of biological tissue containing fluorescent nanoparticles or nanoparticles with high absorption, and which correspond to specific mechanical or optical properties, is an urgent task. The paper describes the development, fabrication and characterization of solid tissue phantoms containing gold and upconversion nanoparticles. Optical and mechanical properties of phantoms are studied. The temperature range suitable for the use of samples as phantoms of biological tissue for laser thermolysis problems was revealed.

Keywords: phantom, gold nanorods, luminescence, quantum dots, thermogravimetric analysis

The paper presents an analytical description of the unfolding surface of one of the products of light industry – aerodynamic shape. All surface elements are designed in the Maple environment based on the 4GL package commands. A set of commands allowing to describe surfaces and spatial curves analytically is proposed for the construction of 3D graphical objects. Elements sweep aerodynamic shape are conical and cylindrical sweep with a special character of their boundaries. The proposed description of the surface of the air shape allows you to design a technical product of specified geometric dimensions according to the calculated geometry of the elements of the air shape.

Keywords: description of the spatial shape of aero figures, Maple 2015 package, 3D graphic objects of conical and cylindrical types, 2D scanning

This article discusses strategies for the introduction and development of BIM technologies in a number of leading countries in this area. Based on the analysis of literature and other sources, the main factors influencing the BIM implementation process are highlighted. As a result, it was concluded that the role of the state in the implementation of BIM is quite high. Countries in which BIM is implemented with government support will succeed more quickly and more likely.

Keywords: BIM, information modeling, implementation, implementation strategies

The paper presents an analysis of stadiums with cable-stayed roof, in the context of progressive solutions used in various construction cycles. On the basis of the systematization carried out, the directions of the rational use of the identified methods of reducing material consumption and deformability, increasing the rigidity, stability of structures, improving the efficiency of installation work have been highlighted.

Keywords: cable-stayed roof, long-span building, steel cable, aerodynamics, cable-stray, pylon, sports object, stadium, hanging roof, translucent roofing, light opening roof, monitoring system of the technical condition of the object, cable roof mounting

Restoration and strengthening of building structures damaged during operation in conditions of constant soaking and aggressive influence of liquids. On the example of the overhaul of the floor structures of the premises and tunnels of the champagne factory "Abrau-Durso" were shown the most effective and technological ways to strengthen the load-bearing structures.

Keywords: shotcrete, concrete, reinforcement, bearing structures, reinforcement, bearing capacity, shotcrete, reinforcement, corrosion, repair, finishing

The main features of the technology of continuous basalt fiber production at the «NPO Vulkan» (LLC, Perm, Russia) are given. As raw materials the study has been used CEM I 42,5 N (activity 45,1 MPa), natural sand with a fineness modulus of 2.3, gravel of dense gabbro-igneous rocks (size up to 20 mm), basalt fiber length of 6 mm and diameter 11 microns production "NPO Vulcan" (LLC, Perm, Russia). The results of determining the ultimate strength in compression and bending of fine-grained and heavy concrete without the addition of basalt fiber (control composition) and with the addition of fiber 0.1-0.9% by weight of cement are described. It is shown that the optimal limits of the introduction of fiber into the mixture of sand concrete can be considered 0.1-0.2% by weight of cement, which leads to an increase in compressive strength up to 70% and bending strength up to 35%. A further increase in the fiber content to 0.9% leads to a decrease in compressive strength to 27% compared to the control values.

Keywords: basalt fiber, sand concrete, heavy-weight concrete, fiber concrete, continuous fiber, optimization, disperse reinforcement