When conducting quality control, it is necessary to consider the quality of both each individual element of the facade and the quality of the hinged facade as a system. When structuring the review of tools for instrumental quality control of curtain facade systems, their application should be considered according to controlled parameters, which can be divided into two groups. The quality control group of facade system elements combines methods and tools used in quality control of building materials and does not require the contractor to know about the principles of the hinged facade system. The quality control group of the device (assembly) of the hinged facade consists of operations to determine the quality of the operability of the hinged facade system. This group is entirely based on the idea of the work of the hinged facade as a single system. Based on the results of systematization and generalization of data, it was concluded that the current regulatory documentation regulates the use of instrumental control tools, leaving aside the issues of organization that come to the fore when quality control of the hinged facade of a construction object as a whole, when there is a task of choosing and using several tools of instrumental control at the same time. It is these questions that should be the subject of further research.

Keywords: systems of hinged facades, quality control organizations, a systematic approach in the organization, instrumental control, elements of the facade system, the device of the hinged facade, methods and means of control

The article describes the algorithmic realisation of a software module for evidence of learner’s identification in the testing process. The advantage of this module is simple operation, ease of implementation and execution as well as convenience of application by various categories of users. The need for such a module was engendered by the problem of examinee identification during testing in the e-learning system. The technology of program module operation is based on forming questions with the use of information stored in the learner’s personal account; the operation result is demonstrated through confirmation or non-confirmation of the examinee’s identity in real time.

Keywords: distance learning, identification, student testing, software module, learner’s personal account

The article discusses commodity futures price forecasting using a temporal convolutional network. Commodity futures forecasting is an important task for investors and traders because it allows you to predict future prices and the direction of the market. Commodity futures forecasting can be done using a variety of methods and approaches. One such approach is the use of deep learning models, which consists in predicting futures quotes using artificial neural networks. There are many types of neural networks, among them the most popular for the task of processing time series are recurrent neural networks. However, recurrent neural networks have certain disadvantages that a temporal convolutional network does not have. The temporal convolutional network architecture has unique features such as parallel processing of data, extraction of short- and long-term dependencies, and extraction of important features on different time scales. An experiment was conducted to assess the accuracy of predicting the closing price of seven commodity futures using a temporary convolutional network and an ARIMA statistical model with automatic selection of parameters. As a result of the experiment, it was revealed that the temporary convolutional network is superior to the statistical ARIMA model and is a very effective model for forecasting commodity futures. However, despite the high potential of the proposed forecasting model, it is also important to take into account various other analytical methods, such as fundamental analysis and expert opinion.

Keywords: machine learning, temporal convolutional neural network, commodity futures forecasting, commodities, financial time series

The increasing complexities in the development of new fire-protective coatings hinder the attraction of private investments and impede the progress of innovation. The review provides an overall picture of the research and specifically illustrates the extraordinary diversity of their directions and explains the inherent reason for such diversity. The goal of this review is to establish an information foundation for a critical analysis of the feasibility of private investments in developments in this field and to show some possible ways. The wide range of choices for specific components in fire-protective coatings and the diversity of mechanisms they employ result in a factorial number of possible combinations. The variety of properties of these components and the complexity of their interactions make it difficult to assess the outcomes of their selection unequivocally without conducting experiments during the development of new materials. Therefore, confident prediction of the results of new research is extremely challenging. As a consequence, there is a broad spectrum of directions and sub-directions in ongoing developments. Summing up the results of these investigations is further complicated by the difficulty of testing materials for aging parameters and resistance to external influences. The wide range of choices for specific components in fire-protective coatings and the diversity of mechanisms they employ result in a factorial number of possible combinations. The diverse properties of these components and the complexity of their interactions prevent a definitive evaluation of the results of their inclusion in the composition prior to conducting experiments in the development of new materials. Therefore, confident forecasting of the results of new research is extremely challenging. As a consequence, there is a broad range of directions and sub-directions in ongoing developments. Summing up the results of these investigations is further complicated by the difficulty of testing materials for aging parameters and resistance to external influences. The high uncertainty in forecasting the prospects of specific developments stimulates the advancement of simulation methods for compositions and coating manufacturing technologies, as well as the prediction of their effectiveness, etc. However, these methods only provide a partial increase in the reliability of expectations. A more thorough execution of a feasibility study is recommended to substantiate venture investments. One of the additional approaches capable of enhancing its credibility is the utilization of non-traditional specialized methods for researching patent information.

Keywords: fire-protective coatings, specifically illustrates the extraordinary diversity, prospects of specific developments stimulates, simulation methods for compositions and coating manufacturing technologies

The article compares the technologies of methods of building construction in a short time, shows the advantages and disadvantages. A summary table of comparative characteristics of building construction technologies has been formed, the terms of construction of one floor for each method and the limitations of its application have been determined.

Keywords: method of lifting floors and floors, construction technology, monolithic, large-block, frame, volumetric-modular, contour, advantages, disadvantages

In the article, a mathematical model of the oscillations of an aerodynamic pendulum in the flow of a moving medium is constructed and investigated. As a model of the effect of the medium on the body, the model of quasi-static flow around the plate by the medium is adopted. According to this hypothesis, the aerodynamic forces acting on the body are applied at the center of pressure. In our problem, the pressure center is movable relative to the plate. The equations of motion for the body under consideration are obtained. The transition to new dimensionless variables has been carried out. The violation of uniqueness in determining the angle of attack at points where the air velocity of the pressure center is close to zero is shown. Envelopes for some areas of ambiguity are constructed using multiple solutions of algebraic nonlinear equations derived from kinematic relations. To do this, the coordinates of the return points are determined, the solution of the equations themselves is found, and the boundaries of the areas of ambiguity are depicted. In the mathematical package MATLAB 18, a program is written that.

Keywords: body, ambiguity area, envelopes, return points

The article is devoted to solving the problems of choosing a variant of the calendar plan in the complex development of residential microdistricts. At present, a methodology for linking construction and installation works in time and space is being developed, new methods for calculating the organization of work are emerging. Due to the constant change in regulatory requirements in construction, the essential characteristics of scheduling methods change. Variant analysis may include a sufficiently large number of indicators of the quality of the organization of complex development. Therefore, a method for comparing options and choosing the best one is proposed, which takes into account an unlimited number of indicators of the quality of work organization.  At the same time, different indicators can be taken into account for different regions, as well as new ones can be added. The effectiveness of the methodology is analyzed on the example of a residential area.

Keywords: residential area, variant analysis, flow organization of work, quality indicators, regulatory requirements

When erythrocytes move along a narrow capillary, they take an asymmetric shape and roll along the capillary like a tractor caterpillar (tank - treading motion). The shape of the erythrocyte is approximated by a truncated cylinder and is uniquely determined by the diameter of the erythrocyte in the capillary, the volume and surface area of the erythrocyte. Other input parameters are the speed of the erythrocyte in the capillary, the frequency of rotation of the erythrocyte membrane, the charge of the erythrocyte, and the number of closed trajectories along which the charges move. It is assumed that the negative charges located on the membrane are equal in magnitude and distributed evenly over the membrane and move along closed trajectories together with the membrane. From the last parameters, you can find the number of charges on the erythrocyte membrane. According to the Biot-Savart-Laplace law, mobile charges generate a magnetic field in the surrounding space. Using computer calculations, the distributions of the magnetic field strength were obtained both near a single erythrocyte rolling along a narrow capillary, and near a capillary along which several erythrocytes move, at various values of hematocrit. The dependence of the maximum value of the magnetic field strength near the capillary on the hematocrit is found. In particular, it was shown that at a distance from the capillary equal to 8 capillary diameters, the maximum value of the magnetic field strength increases by a factor of 1.29–1.36 (depending on direction) with increasing hematocrit from 12.27% to 18.25%.

Keywords: mathematical model, magnetic field, charge, membrane, erythrocyte, capillary, hematocrit

The article aims to reveal the essence of the application of multi-criteria decision-making methods in relation to the process of organizing construction production. An overview of multi-criteria decision-making methods is presented. The criteria for the optimal choice of the calendar plan as the main document in the design and implementation of the construction process are described. Using the example of the initial construction schedule, alternative options are proposed and calculation is carried out using multi-criteria decision-making methods to select the best one based on the specified criteria and the situation

Keywords: multi-criteria decision-making methods, calendar plan, construction process, construction organization.

The relevance of creating a chatbot for advising applicants, promoting the university brand and raising awareness about the university is considered. The basic principles of the chatbot functioning are determined. Modeling of the sequence of processes using IDEF0 and UML is performed. The article contains a description of the chatbot algorithm. Activity and state diagrams are used to visualize this algorithm. The graphical interpretation of the logic of the interaction of the system elements is performed at the IDEF3 documentation level. A physical model for storing the data necessary for consultation is presented; the purpose of the tables obtained is described. The issues of fuzzy search by keywords are considered. The article describes the error correction process using the n-gram distance metric and the Damerau-Levenshtein metric. The functioning of the chatbot in the consultation mode when searching for keywords with errors in the user's message is demonstrated.

Keywords: chatbot, dialog system, messenger, natural language processing, fuzzy search, Damerau-Levenstein distance, n-gram

The results of research of engineering solutions for ventilation of swimming pools based on mathematical modeling taking into account real thermal loads and moisture releases are presented. The analysis of air distribution options in rooms with swimming pools for various purposes – a public swimming pool, a SPA complex and a sports pool with bleachers for spectators. Based on the results obtained in the form of distribution fields of the parameters of the air environment, the necessary changes in the schemes of the organization of air exchange are revealed. If the parameters deviate from the normalized values, recommendations have been developed to improve the state of the microclimate. These temperature distributions allow us to conclude that the air temperature near the surfaces of external fences meets the requirements that ensure their safety. conclusions on the compliance of the obtained results with the required parameters of the microclimate for rooms with high relative humidity.

Keywords: Swimming pool, ventilation, heat, moisture, air distribution, microclimate, air environment, numerical modeling

The article is devoted to the development of training systems for training specialists in automation and informatization. The structure and mathematical model of a training system (TS) were developed to control skills in training these specialists (in particular, in the basics of programming). The parameters of the mathematical model are based on the representation of knowledge about the studied objects and processes in the field of development of automated information systems, which allows using TS to automatically generate and evaluate small practical tasks for students. A prototype of TS software in the form of a web application has been developed. In a practical aspect, the use of TS in the educational process in the disciplines in the field of programming will reduce the proportion of labor-intensive work of the teacher in compiling and checking assignments.

Keywords: information technologies in education, training system, control of knowledge and skills, high-level programming languages

The article is devoted to the issue of increasing the efficiency of ventilation systems through the use of a new type of air ducts. The main advantage of microperforated textile air ducts is the possibility of supplying fresh air with laminar micro jets to the human breathing zone. The need to adapt the existing methods for calculating the main parameters of jets for the laminar regime is noted. The article presents the results on the development of a mathematical model of a stationary boundary layer for the numerical calculation of the movement and heat and mass transfer of air in a laminar microjet. A discrete analog of the generalized differential equation is derived, on the basis of which a software package is developed that allows one to determine the main parameters of laminar microjets. Verification of the developed software package was carried out, the discrepancy with the known engineering method was less than 3%.

Keywords: mathematical modeling, air exchange, microperforated textile air duct, microperforation, laminar jet, control-volume method, round jet, micro jet

The issues of developing a project for strengthening the building structures of a cable overpass after an emergency (accident) are discussed. On a real example, a description of the accident is given, the performance of work on the ghost of structures to the standard state is illustrated. The article was written on the basis of the completed research work No. 18-26.

Keywords: building structures, safety, cable trestle, emergency response, technical expertise, buildings and structures, metal structures, reinforcement project

The subject of the study is processes related to the construction of strip-shell foundations. The scope of the study is the construction of the base under the shell, providing a curvilinear contour of the structure. Traditionally, the foundation structure is placed in undisturbed soil, which, due to its physical and mechanical characteristics, can limit the scope of application of such foundations. Using the Harrington desirability function, the authors evaluated six models of soil masses with different physical and mechanical as well as technological properties. As a result of the studies, the suggested options were rated “satisfactory” or lower. In this regard, it is required to improve both the quality of the base under the shell and the technology for the construction of such foundations by using cost-efficient prefabricated soil-cement blocks.

Keywords: Buildings, strength, construction industry, foundation, construction technology