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The paper presents the results of the study of modern movements of the Earth's crust in the southern part of the Nizhnekanskiy massif according to global navigation satellite systems (GPS/GLONASS). The article presents preliminary results of geodynamic zoning of the Yeniseisky site based on the methods of system analysis. Nizhnekanskiy massif is located at the junction of major tectonic structures - the Siberian Platform and West Siberian Plate. Its southern part is characterized by stable tectonic regime, the ave...

In this paper, the principle of constructing an adaptive biomechanical model of the spine is described, which allows modeling damage to the spinal segments, spinal cord and nerve roots, as well as taking into account the perception and tolerability of pain. Adaptability of this model is achieved due to the possibility of introducing individual parameters of a particular segment (geometric dimensions and spatial coordinates of the elements (vertebra, intervertebral disc, nerve roots, spinal canal); modulus of elast...

This paper discusses the causes of surface deformation as a consequence of mining activities. Surface deformation associated with underground coal mining, named subsidence, is a gradual settling of the earth?s surface. Subsidence effects can result from all mining methods, but especially coal mining. Some of the primary effects of surface subsidence include damages of infrastructure (buildings and roads). The most vulnerable areas for deformation are those where underground mine working are closed to the ground su...

This paper describes an analysis of concrete pavement loading while taking into account deflections and deformations. Concrete pavements are generally durable and have low demands on maintenance within their whole lifecycle. The first part describes an experimental road test section with verified material characteristics of individual pavement construction layers by laboratory and non-destructive testing. Furthermore, the position of temperature sensors in road structure is described, together with loading data an...

Deformation analysis represents an actual and important theme, therefore methods for improving the tracking and analysis process of deformations, both for constructions and for lands, as well as diminishing the necessary time for deformation analysis, are the main concerns for the specialists and not only. When it comes to major constructions or constructions of particular importance, deformation analysis proves to be an extremely important tool. The results of the analysis can be used in decision-making systems f...

This paper presents a comparative analysis using Finite Element Method (F.E.M.) of the foundations with different shapes (cylindrical, truncated cone and hemispherical plate), placed on cohesionless soils with different compaction degrees. The comparison was performed function of the bearing capacity and of the states of stress and deformation that appear in the foundation ground for different load steps to which the foundations are subjected. The foundation systems studied in this paper consist in foundations rea...

Influences of earthquakes on nuclear power plants and their parts are studied in frame of nuclear safety. In the past, the authors have dealt with the effects of earthquakes and vibrations in the primary circuit. However, it cannot be omitted that the seismic influences can show up also on the secondary circuit. Turbines installed in secondary circuits of nuclear power plants are big and heavy machines. For example the turbine installed in JETE (Temel?n Nuclear Power Station ? Czech Republic) generates 1003MWe. It...

In this paper, the principle of constructing an adaptive biomechanical model of the spine is described, which allows modeling damage to the spinal segments, spinal cord and nerve roots, as well as taking into account the perception and tolerability of pain. Adaptability of this model is achieved due to the possibility of introducing individual parameters of a particular segment (geometric dimensions and spatial coordinates of the elements (vertebra, intervertebral disc, nerve roots, spinal canal); modulus of elast...