The results of scientific and experimental research on determining the width of the crack opening in concrete under the influence of mechanical load are presented. In the process of scientific research, a simultaneous complex measurement by tensometric and acoustic methods of the load of deformation, the width of the crack opening, the total count of acoustic emission was carried out to obtain complete diagrams of concrete deformation. As a result of the experiments, regression equations were obtained and the correlation dependence between the crack opening width and the total acoustic emission count was established.

Keywords: lightweight concrete, crack width, tensometric method, acoustic emission, deformation diagrams

The huge part of Russia territory is located in the permafrost zone. Mastering of this area is important step for Russia, because the mining is developing at a rapid pace, and mostly oil and gas. There is its own specificity in the construction of buildings and structures on permafrost. Peculiar properties of foundation in the permafrost zone are considered in this article.

Keywords: foundation, permafrost, thermosyphon, oil storage, oil and gas industry, drilling, ammonia