The problems of neural network modeling of working conditions securing system while operating constructional equipment in permafrost zone are considered. Determining the temperature fields distribution on the soil depth on air temperature in regions with harsh climatic conditions will allow us to solve a number of engineering problems directed to creation of safe working conditions at construction equipment operation. As a first approximation temperature on the surface and in the depth of the upper layer of earth changes under the periodic law, following the change of air temperature during the year. With soil depth increasing the amplitude of temperature fluctuations decreases, but a random component related to weather conditions (the impact of which could be significant) is added to the periodic component caused by change of a season. In the article the mathematical model in the form of Stefan’s problem in which boundary conditions on earth surface are replaced with results of measurements is considered. Methods of neural network creation of this problem solution and results of computing experiments are given. The received results show that neural networks are the flexible tool, allowing to consider featuring of a task and all available information. Thus accuracy of results corresponds to accuracy of initial information. The additional information can be effectively used for specification of the required decision.

In connection with the growth of cities and the increase in building density, the problem of noise control in the city is becoming increasingly relevant. To protect residential areas from the noise of traffic flows in megacities, acoustic barriers with their own design features are widely used. These features can be based on a number of reasons: a complex noise picture, imperfection of noise insulation or noise absorption materials, high cost of execution, and other reasons. The article shows that the use of transport acoustic barriers with hoods, the design of which includes solar panels, can ensure the investment attractiveness of highway projects due to the potential profit from the use of solar energy. The efficiency of the use of solar cells in the construction of transport acoustic barriers is evaluated on the example of protection against exceeding the permissible noise of a section of territory near a major highway in St. Petersburg. The necessary noise measurements were carried out and a 3D model of the highway section was created with an acoustic barrier design that combines the function of noise reduction and solar energy generation. The selection of the tilt angle of the hood of the acoustic transport barrier was carried out (it was proposed to place solar panels on the hood), when the use of solar energy in the territory of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region is sufficient to generate adequate electricity consumption in the period from April to September. To assess the effectiveness of the protective barrier, we used guidelines for protecting areas adjacent to highways from traffic noise from Rosavtodor for galleries and tunnels. The conducted assessments showed the prospects of using solar cells in the construction of transport acoustic barriers, as it is shown that even in geographical locations with relatively low solar activity, a useful effect can be obtained from the use of solar panels.

IMC mining company produces gold and silver. In mining operations that are carried out every day in the workplace, there must be dangers and risks. All these hazards are more related to the transport systems and transport used in the mining process. International mining company (IMC) underground mines definitely have operations division jobs with a high level of risk against work accidents, for example, maintenance of transport installations and the systems. Therefore, it is important to identify hazards, risk assessments, and determine the type of risk control in the section where work accidents are found. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Determining Control is a prevention program against fatal incidents. Risk Management at IMC is based on the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Determining Control (HIRADC) methodology which focuses on managing mining safety risks. This article aims to find out what the potential hazards and risks are contained in the work of the engineering and transport of underground mining division as well as provide preventive measures to reduce these risks.