Now one of the most important factors of social and economic development of Russia is education that is dictated by shortcoming of competent professionals of the corresponding profile of society. Improvement of quality of training of students in the system of technical education in general and in the field of energy saving plays not the last role in strengthening of intellectual potential of the country. For increase in motivation of students several methods and the technician allowing to increase considerably the level of interest of students subject and field of activity have been analyzed and offered.

In this article discusses the mechanical properties of foam concrete, which submitted based on the experimental data of long force resistance and deformation of compression elements from foam concrete. Also submitted criterion range of strength and deformation characteristics of foam concrete different structural modification with taking into account the permanently acting load, which necessary for calculation and design structures of buildings. In article such characteristics of foam concrete as durability and deformability at the age of 28 days by results of short-term tests and also influence of average density and a type of structure on its durability and deformability are considered. Change of mechanical properties of foam concrete in time by results of short-term tests is analyzed and studied. Experimental and theoretical researches which have in turn allowed to recommend for rationing of value of settlement characteristics the foam of concrete taking into account their variability, aging and duration of action of loading are executed.

Statement of the problem. The task was to evaluate the influence of the parameters of thin-walled dome coatings using the capabilities of modern software complexes. The method of optimization of dome covering structures with selection of criteria and parameters of the task has been improved. Results. The article presents the results of refinement and testing of the methodology for addressing the problem of optimizing dome structures with the choice of criteria and parameters of the optimization problem using the capabilities of the Topological Optimization module of the finite-element computational complex MidasCivil. The objective function was considered dependent on the thickness of the dome, the modulus of elasticity of the Poisson coefficient of the material. The study employs the positions of the theory of elasticity, solid body deformation mechanics, construction mechanics, as well as mathematical modeling methods based on the use of the finite element method employing modern licensed finite-element computing complexes Midas Civil and the Ing + architectural and construction design system of the calculation module MicroFe. Conclusions. Using the methods of optimal (in particular, geometric) design, the most affecting parameters of thin-walled dome coatings and their combinations were identified. This will allow us to design the most rational, economical and architectural-expressive dome structures as well as to make sound design decisions.

Currently, the development of the country's economy is characterized by the trend of globalization, which is constantly developing, modernizing, acquiring new forms and features, which ultimately radically changed the way of the world economy. The task was set to analyze and propose options for improving the investment attractiveness and efficiency of the functioning of the special economic zone of the industrial and production type "Center" in the Voronezh Region. The analysis of the existing territory was carried out, as a result of which the weaknesses and opportunities for modernization and development of the zone as a whole were identified. The article presents proposals for increasing and reorganizing the territory, develops a development plan, and suggests ways to attract customers and investments from an architectural and construction point of view. The levels of interaction between humans and the architectural and landscape environment are studied, and the key points of development are identified. The results obtained make it possible to apply and evaluate according to these criteria with the specified characteristics, using the design code development methodology to increase the efficiency of the territory's functioning.

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