Architectural ensemble of the memorial «In memory of those who died during
the Great Patriotic War of 19411945» in the city of Kursk
D.M. Teplitsky1, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Graphics, Associate Professor
Yu.V. Skripkina2, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Graphics, PhD, Associate Professor
K.D. Episheva3, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Graphics, Student
S.A. Strukov4, Department of Industrial and Civil Engineering, Student
1,2,3,4«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1tamt13@yandex.ru;
2ulia_skr@mail.ru;
3karashvarts@gmail.com;
4stepan.strukov@list.ruAbstract. The reorganization of the architectural and spatial environment during the construction of buildings, complexes, and monuments is an important aspect of shaping the city’s image. The way the space is designed in the context of monument construction can be seen in the projects of architects and urban planners. It should be noted that sometimes architects wait for years for their projects to be implemented, even though the competitions have been won and the estimates have been approved.
Mark Lvovich Teplitsky became one of the leading architects of the city of Kursk in the postwar period. As a frontline soldier, Teplitsky participated in many competitions for the creation of monuments and memorials in honor of soldiers, partisans, and underground fighters who died on Kursk soil. Some of the memorial signs and steles were created at his initiative. The Memorial to the Fallen in the Great Patriotic War of 19411945 became one of the most interesting architectural and urban planning compositions in the city. The memorial is now considered a holy place, where residents and visitors of Kursk come not only on holidays, but also on weekdays.
The historical aspects of the memorial’s creation are largely based on the memoirs of M.L. Teplitsky himself. However, time is relentless, and the memorial requires restoration.
The article raises the issue of preserving not only monuments that commemorate the heroic deeds of the people during wars and battles for the freedom and security of their homeland, but also the improvement of territories.
Key words: memorial, monument, project, architectural forms, reconstruction, architectural ensemble.
The Archetype of the Hero in Architecture: From Mythological Consciousness
to the Vertical Dominants of the Modern City
M. M. Zvyagintseva1, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Graphics, PhD in Cultural Studies, Associate Professor
A. Y. Zhirov2, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Graphics, Master’s student
1,2«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1m_zvjagintseva@mail.ru;
2alxzhirov2001@gmail.comAbstract. The article examines the archetype of the Hero as one of the fundamental images of the collective unconscious and its transformation in architectural formmaking from ancient cultures to the present. The research is structured within an interdisciplinary field that integrates mythology, analytical psychology, and architectural theory, tracing the evolution of the heroic image from mythological narratives and psychological structures to the spatial archetype of verticality and its material embodiment in architectural forms. Special attention is given to the symbolism of ascent, height, and overcoming, manifested in ziggurats, towers of medieval cities, Renaissance vertical dominants, and skyscrapers of the XX XXI centuries.
The aim of the article is to identify stable archetypal correspondences between the psychological archetype of the Hero, the spatial archetype of verticality, and architectural forms of various historical periods. The study raises the question of whether the archetype of the Hero persists in contemporary architecture and how it is transformed under conditions of technological advancement, parametric design, and shifting cultural codes.
The practical significance of the article lies in the potential application of archetypal analysis in architectural design and architectural studies. The proposed model of archetypal correspondence makes it possible to consider architectural form not only as a result of functional and technological solutions but also as a carrier of profound meanings associated with the collective unconscious. This approach provides additional tools for conscious form-making, interpretation of architectural objects, and the development of concepts oriented toward the symbolic and emotional sustainability of the architectural environment.
Key words: archetype of the Hero; collective unconscious; analytical psychology; archetypal form-making; spatial archetypes; verticality in architecture; axis mundi; symbolism of ascent; architecture of height; tower architecture; skyscrapers; mythological foundations of architecture; architectural symbolism; architectural anthropology.
Land management justification for the creation of a protected area of the cultural heritage site «A.A. Feta estate» in the Zolotukhinsky district of the Kursk region
Vladimir F. Grankin1, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, Professor
Anastasia D. Tyutyunnikova2, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, Bachelor
1,2«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1grankin048@yandex.ru;
2tyutyunnikovaanastas@yandex.ruAbstract. The article is devoted to the development of a scientifically based land management project for the creation of zones for the protection of an object of cultural heritage of federal significance, the Estate of A.A. Feta, located in the Zolotukhinsky district of the Kursk region. The relevance of the research is due to the need to preserve not only the architectural objects of the manor complex, but also their historical natural surroundings, forming a single ensemble. Based on a comprehensive historical and cultural analysis and a field survey of the territory, the authors have developed a land management justification, including the establishment of boundaries and land use regimes for three types of protected areas: a conservation zone, a zone regulating development and economic activity, as well as a zone of protected natural landscape. The article presents the specific parameters of the proposed zones, detailed modes of restrictions on economic activity for each of them, as well as measures to regenerate the historical and urban environment of the estate. The implementation of the proposed measures will provide legal and organizational mechanisms to protect the unique historical and cultural monument from adverse anthropogenic influences and will facilitate its integration into regional tourism development programs.
Key words: cultural heritage site, A.A. Fet’s estate, protected area, land management, zoning of the territory, historical and cultural landscape, Kursk region, preservation of monuments, urban planning regulations, land use regimes.
Intelligent street lighting systems as the foundation of modern urban digital infrastructure
N.V. Bredikhina1, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, docent
V.V. Bredikhin2, Department of Software Engineering, Bachelor
1,2«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1natalybredikhin@yandex.ru;
2kafedraeun@yandex.ruAbstract. This article examines the current state and future prospects of street lighting systems within the framework of the «smart city» concept. It outlines the historical evolution of street lighting-from oil lamps to LED and intelligent systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the economic efficiency of modernizing lighting infrastructure through the adoption of LED technologies, implementation of adaptive control systems, and the use of energy service contracts (ESCOs). Real-world case studies from Kursk and Moscow are presented, demonstrating substantial reductions in energy consumption and improvements in lighting quality. The paper also explores emerging trends, including the integration of lighting poles into urban digital platforms, the adoption of renewable energy sources, and automated system condition monitoring.
Key words: street lighting, LED technologies, smart city, energy efficiency, energy service contract, adaptive control, digital infrastructure.
Management of site selection for prospective development of industrial zones
Vladimir A. Borovoy1, Graduate student of the department of urban construction and management
Ali Hatem Karim AlBugharbi2, Department of Urban Construction and Management, Master’s degree student
Oleg N. Bolgov3, Department of Urban Construction and Management, Master’s degree student
Aleksandr S. Ivanov4, Department of Urban Construction and Management, Master’s degree student
1,2,3,4 Don State Technical University (DSTU), Russia, RostovonDon
1pks81@bk.ruAbstract. The construction industry plays a system-forming role in the national economy, and the performance of construction enterprises is fundamental to ensuring macroeconomic dynamics and sustainable development. At the same time, the current stage of the construction sector’s functioning is characterized by economic uncertainty and the impact of various constraints. The priority vector for the evolution of the construction industry, as well as other sectors of the national economy, is the implementation of an expanded reproduction model in the context of the consistent development of a strategy of import independence. This strategic priority necessitates the targeted selection and comprehensive justification of territories most suitable for the creation of new construction production complexes.
Key words: construction industry enterprises, construction production, territorial planning, import independence, construction industry.
Modern roofing materials: analysis, comparison, and thermal engineering calculation
for the conditions of the city of Kursk
O.V. Shugaeva1, Department of Industrial and Civil Engineering, Associate Professor, Candidate of Economic Sciences
D.A. Proskurina2, Department of Industrial and Civil Engineering, Student
N.Y. Kushnerev3, Department of Industrial and Civil Engineering, Student
1,2,3«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1olga.sop@mail.ru;
2darya.proskurina@rambler.ru;
2milord_d@vk.comAbstract. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of modern roofing materials and systems that have gained popularity in low-rise and civil construction. The key trends in market development, such as energy efficiency, durability, and a wide variety of materials, are considered. Special attention is given to a comparative analysis of two dominant systems in the market: metal roofing with a polymer coating and flexible tiles.
Key words: construction, metal roofing with a polymer coating, flexible tiles, and thermal engineering calculations.
Assessment of high-temperature resistance of bitumens using the neutralization number
N.I. Shestakov 1, Department of Urban Planning, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences
A.A. Chernykh2, Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Student
A.A. Metelev3, Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Student
V.V. Pozdnyakova4, Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Student
1,2,3,4Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University), Russia, Moscow
1SHestakovNI@mgsu.ru;
2ChernyhAA@mgsu.ru;
3Аrtemmetelev13496@gmail.com;
4nika.pozdnyakova@inbox.ruAbstract. This paper presents an assessment of the high-temperature resistance of petroleum road bitumen BND 100/130 and polymer-bitumen binder PBV 60 using the neutralization number. Short-term thermo-oxidative exposure, corresponding to the stage of production aging during the preparation of asphalt concrete mixtures, was simulated by heating samples at temperatures of 120, 150, 180, and 210 °C for 30 minutes under conditions of forced air circulation. The neutralization number was determined by the back-titration method in accordance with GOST 32186–2013. It was established that the change in the indicator is nonlinear: in the range up to 150–180 °C, no significant accumulation of oxygen-containing functional groups was detected, whereas at 210 °C, a sharp increase in the neutralization number is observed, indicating the transition of the binders into the zone of intensive thermo-oxidative degradation. A difference in the temperature sensitivity of bitumen and polymer-bitumen binder is shown. The feasibility of using the neutralization number as an integral chemical indicator of the depth of production aging and a criterion for the permissibility of technological heating temperatures for binders is substantiated.
Key words: bitumen, polymer-bitumen binder, neutralization number, thermo-oxidative aging, high-temperature resistance, carboxyl groups, production aging, bitumen degradation.
On the issue of planning and calculating the time for curing, critical strength
and stripping strength of concrete without additives
Yuriy A. Belentsov1, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences
Aleksey P. Leykin2, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences
Makhmud S. AbuKhasan3, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences
1,2,3FSBEI of HE Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University, Russia, St. Petersburg
3pgups1967@mail.ruAbstract. The modern building materials industry requires the necessary and sufficient design information for any stage of construction. Classification of materials in accordance with regulatory documents allows for the precise identification of the material, its quality, and its proper use. Standards for building materials, and concrete in particular, require a fairly large number of quality indicators. However, when designing, a much more simplified framework is used; for the design of a concrete structure, the following indicators are required: strength class, frost resistance grade, and water resistance.
Key words: planning, control, strength, concrete, accuracy, additives, calculation, time, set, care.
Optimization of construction project management: compensation
of disadvantages of traditional methods with the help of AI
Dmitry G. Semenov 1, postgraduate student
Andrey N. Bogdanov2, Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences
Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Russia, Kazan
1semenov.dm98@gmail.comAbstract. Setting the task. The construction industry is always subject to difficult challenges: shifts in deadlines, budget overruns, and the quality of work that does not meet the standards. Today we are on the verge of introducing new technologies, the construction sector is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already opening up new ways to optimize processes and improve work efficiency. The purpose of the study is to identify the most critical problems faced by various participants in the construction process (customers, developers, designers, contractors, etc.), and evaluate the capabilities of AI to solve them. The aim of the study is to determine how AI can be used to strengthen the weaknesses of traditional project management methods and increase their effectiveness. Research objectives: analysis of weaknesses of existing construction project management practices; assessment of the applicability of various AI algorithms to solve the identified problems; development of recommendations for the implementation of AI solutions to improve the efficiency of individual project participants and the entire project as a whole. The results of the study demonstrate that AI can significantly improve the processes of planning, quality control, risk management and communication, compensating for the inherent disadvantages of traditional methods. The conclusions point to the need for targeted implementation of AI to strengthen the weaknesses of individual parties and improve the overall efficiency of construction project management.
Key words: artificial intelligence, AI, construction management, construction processes, technologies, automation.
Engineering method for assessing daylight loss in premises
with stationary sun protection systems
I.A. Shmarov1, канд. техн. наук
V.V. Zemtsov2, Lead engineer
1,2Research Institute of Building Physics Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (NIISF RAASN), Russia, Moscow
1shmarovigor@yandex.ru
Abstract. This article examines the impact of fixed sun protection devices on indoor illumination. The insufficient accuracy of existing calculation methods is noted, due to the lack of consideration of the geometric parameters of sun protection systems. An engineering method for estimating daylight loss is proposed, taking into account the geometry of sun protection devices and the position of the sun. A calculation algorithm is developed and an example of its application is provided. The obtained results demonstrate the feasibility of using the proposed method in architectural and construction design.
Key words: daylight, sun protection devices, shading, insolation, engineering method.
Influence of wall topology on dynamic characteristics and seismic stability of arched steel structures
Pavel A. Bushuev 1, graduate student
Nikita A. Vasilyev2, graduate student
Roman M. Musa3, graduate student
Vadim V. Artemyev4, graduate student
Makhmud S. AbuKhasan5, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences
1,2,3,4,5FSBEI of HE Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University, Russia, St. Petersburg
5pgups1967@mail.ruAbstract. The development of topological optimization methods opens up new opportunities for reducing the material consumption of building structures. However, the influence of nontrivial topologies obtained as a result of such optimization on the dynamic and seismic response of complex systems, in particular arch systems, has not been sufficiently studied. The purpose of this work is a quantitative assessment of the influence of various topologies of a corrugated beam web – basic (trapezoidal corrugation), optimized for minimum volume (Min Volume) and optimized for maximum strength (Max Strength) – on the dynamic characteristics and seismic stability of arches of various structural schemes. The research methodology is based on finite element modeling in the ANSYS software package. A comparative modal analysis of three types of arches (three-hinged, two-hinged, hingeless) with a span of 24 m was carried out. The linear spectral method was used to assess the seismic response. It has been established that the Min Volume topology, which provides a 22.3% reduction in mass, leads to a 10–12% decrease in the natural frequencies of the arches. The Max Strength topology, which increases mass by 8.7%, increases natural frequencies by 13–19%, which significantly increases the margin to resonance zones.
Key words: arch structure, corrugated beam, topology optimization, modal analysis, natural frequency, dynamic characteristic, seismic stability, spectral analysis, finite element modeling.
Features of quality control for the installation and repair of flat roofs with a thermal insulation
layer of polystyrene concrete based on recycled crushed expanded polystyrene foam
Elena A. Korol1, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences
Maksim V. Sadkovskiy2, Department of Housing and Communal Services, lecturer
1,2Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University), Russia, Moscow
1professorkorol@mail.ruAbstract. The use of polystyrene concrete with recycled crushed expanded polystyrene foam as an aggregate offers an alternative thermal insulation solution for flat roofs. Given the limited experimental research and lack of standardized data for this specific type of concrete, volumetric geogrids were incorporated to provide additional strengthening to the thermal insulation layer.
Key words: quality control of roofing works, polystyrene concrete based on crushed expanded polystyrene foam, volumetric geogrids
Improvement of technology and organization of construction
in the arrangement of support systems of trenches and pits in conditions
of dense urban development
Zarina K. Chipova1, Department of Technology and Organization of Construction Production, lecturer
1Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University), Russia, Moscow
1zara4_2011@mail.ruAbstract. The article considers modern technologies and organizational solutions in the construction of support systems of trenches and pits in conditions of dense urban development. An analysis of existing methods of soil fastening, including sheet piles, “wall in the ground”, bored piles, as well as anchor and spacer systems, was carried out. The main disadvantages of traditional approaches associated with the impact on environmental development, high labor intensity and risks of deformation have been identified. Ways to improve the technology and organization of construction processes based on the use of digital modeling, geotechnical monitoring and optimization of the sequence of works are proposed. The results of the study can be used in the development of work production projects and improving the efficiency of construction.
Key words: support systems, pits, trenches, ground fastening, sheet pile fences, wall in the ground, anchor systems, construction organization, geotechnical monitoring, BIM technologies.
Thermographic examination of panel houses in Kursk, processing
and analysis of the results obtained
A.A. Gostev1, Department of PHS, postgraduate student
1«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1alexygostev@outlook.comAbstract. Increasing the energy efficiency of panel buildings of mass construction in the Kursk region is an important task, since such buildings make up a significant proportion of the region’s housing stock. The main purpose of the research is to find the optimal design solution that will reduce heat losses through external fences. As part of the work, a thermal imaging study was conducted of one of the panel residential buildings located in the region, and key heat leakage zones were identified. The analysis of the calculated data of nodal joints of structures using the finite element method in the Elcut Professional software package was also performed. Based on the results obtained, the most efficient wall panel design is proposed, which helps to reduce heat energy losses.
Key words: energy efficiency, heat loss, exfiltration, infiltration, building inspection, thermal imaging inspection, enclosing structures, panel five-story buildings.
Accounting for environmental factors in setting the price of real estate in the city of Kursk
N.V. Bredikhina1, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, docent
M.O. Shchadnykh2, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, bachelor
D.A. Sherkunova3, Department of Real Estate Expertise and Management, Mining, bachelor
1,2,3«SouthWest State University», Russia, Kursk
1natalybredikhin@yandex.ru;
2kafedraeun@yandex.ru;
3kafedraeun@yandex.ruAbstract. This article examines the environmental factors that influence the price of real estate in Kursk. The study focused on apartments in the Central, Zheleznodorozhny, and Seym districts. The article analyzes the cost of different types of apartments in different districts of Kursk. It explores the impact of environmental factors such as air quality, soil conditions, green spaces, water quality, and noise levels on the cost of housing in different districts of Kursk. The article also highlights the potential for improving the environmental conditions in areas with unfavorable conditions to enhance their investment attractiveness.
Key words: real estate, environmental factors, assessment, cost, impact, socioeconomic situation