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Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), and Candidate of Engineering Sciences, completed his research project on "Statistical Patterns of the Kinetics of Resistance of Eccentrically Compressed Reinforced Concrete Elements Under Low-Temperature Impacts." The project was completed as part of a grant competition for research by university faculty in 2025.

In existing design standards for reinforced concrete structures, ultimate relative deformations of concrete are assumed to be average values, while strength characteristics are assumed to be highly reliable. In calculations using a nonlinear deformation model, it is the deformations of concrete and reinforcement that directly influence the results, and using average values can reduce the reliability of calculations under certain conditions.

Freezing and thawing cycles create additional complications. Low temperatures cause concrete degradation, leading to a reduction in its strength and ultimate strain.

In the course of the study, carried out using methods of mathematical statistics and diagrammatic calculation, it was established:

The variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete and reinforcement significantly affects the calculated compressive resistance of reinforcement of class A500 and higher; the bearing capacity of eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete elements decreases when using average values of ultimate relative deformations in calculations; freeze-thaw cycles of concrete reduce the reliability of reinforced concrete structures; the effect of variability of ultimate deformations of concrete on the bearing capacity of eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete elements increases with an increase in the reinforcement ratio and depends on the eccentricity of application of the longitudinal force.

The obtained results confirm the need for further study of the variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete and its influence on the performance of reinforced concrete elements under conditions of alternating freezing and thawing.

Based on the results of the research work, articles were prepared for publication in journals included in the list of the Higher Attestation Commission, one of which was published.

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Dear students living in the SPbGASU dormitory!

To improve the efficiency of planning major renovations and dormitory equipment, as well as to achieve maximum efficiency in design, construction, and installation work, we ask you to complete an anonymous survey.

The survey will run until December 12, 2025.

Link to the survey

Your opinion is very important. Thank you everyone for participating!

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Fyodor Perov, Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural Design at SPbGASU and PhD in Architecture, has received a diploma from the Union of Moscow Architects and a diploma from the Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of Architectural Education (MOOSAO) following a competition for scientific and educational literature in the field of architecture, design, and art.

The publication was released by the university in a limited edition and immediately generated great interest among the professional community. According to experts, it is one of the most comprehensive and systematic works devoted to urban planning, architecture, and engineering solutions in the Arctic.

One of the monograph's authors, Fyodor Perov, an associate professor in the Department of Architectural Design at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) and a PhD in architecture, notes that the awards received are a well-deserved recognition of many years of scientific work and the importance of northern topics for the university.

"Diplomas are nice, but the most important thing about the book is the knowledge preserved. We've collected a vast body of research that could have been lost. This is the legacy of several generations of architects, engineers, geotechnicians, students, and faculty at SPbGASU," Fyodor Viktorovich emphasized.

The monograph was co-authored by Professor Rashid Mangushev, Professor Alexander Chernykh, Associate Professor Nikolai Rukobratsky, Associate Professor Viktor Pukhkal, Head of Department Anton Gaido, Professor Alexander Pushkarev, Associate Professor Alexandra Eremeeva, and other university specialists.

The monograph's uniqueness lies in its combination of Soviet research materials accumulated decades ago with the results of modern field expeditions and design work by SPbGASU. The book reflects the continuity of knowledge and experience across generations of architects, engineers, and researchers, creating a comprehensive understanding of the exploration and development of northern territories.

The publication brings together: • materials from Soviet scientific schools on northern construction and urban planning; • personal experience of researchers from LenzNIIEP and scientists from SPbGASU; • results of student and teacher expeditions to Salekhard, Vorkuta, Naryan-Mar, Arkhangelsk region, etc.; • modern projects of bachelor's and master's students; • analytical materials on the problems of northern cities, housing renovation, climate design and infrastructure development.

Key developments include a concept for the controlled "smart compression" of Vorkuta, next-generation residential projects, research into northern identity, and models for comfortable urban environments in extreme climates.

"This isn't just a book—it's a distillation of experience. The solutions collected here are already being applied and can serve as the basis for modern projects in the Arctic," notes Fyodor Perov.

The monograph was published by SPbGASU in high-quality printing. The print run is limited and not available for sale. Copies have been distributed to specialists, organizations, and universities involved in Arctic development. Interest in the publication has been so high that, according to the authors, there is already a waiting list for copies for research and project work.

The awards only highlight the significance of the university's long-standing work. Research continues: SPbGASU teams are currently conducting major projects to develop the Arkhangelsk North, restore Pomor settlements, preserve cultural heritage, and improve the urban environment and engineering infrastructure of the northern territories.

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SPbGASU held its traditional Career Day, which once again brought together leading companies in the construction, engineering, and design industries. The event generated considerable interest among students, who were able to learn about opportunities for internships, internships, and employment prospects.

This year, the following companies and organizations took part in Career Day: GloraX, ABZ-1 Group of Companies, Atomenergoproekt JSC, MetroProekt LLC, Region LLC, RTI-Proekt LLC, KVS Group of Companies, AVTOVAZ JSC, ELITA, Setl Stroy LLC, LSR Group, TITAN-2 Holding, SILCO, St. Petersburg State Budgetary Institution Mostotrest, AOCG LLC, the branch of China National Chemical Engineering and Construction Corporation Seven LLC (PRC) in the Leningrad Region, DRT Group, as well as the Personnel Center of the Admiralty District of St. Petersburg and the Admissions Committee of SPbGASU.

Each company set up its own booth, where its representatives presented current projects, career paths, and internship opportunities. Students actively engaged with employers, asked questions, and inquired about which competencies are particularly in demand today. They also had the opportunity to prepare their resumes with the help of specialists from the university's Student Entrepreneurship and Career Center and submit them to the organization of interest.

A lively atmosphere was created by quizzes and interactive tasks held by the companies at their sites. Students were able to demonstrate their knowledge of construction, design, or manufacturing and win prizes.

Employers noted the excellent preparation and high level of interest of SPbGASU students. Company representatives emphasized their interest in attracting talented and active young people for internships, talent pools, and entry-level positions.

Career Day once again confirmed that the university remains an important point of attraction for major industry companies, and that students can begin their professional careers while still studying.

"Our event concluded today, but for many participants, it served as a starting point—the beginning of future careers, new contacts, and professional development," said Ekaterina Abolina, Director of the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Careers at SPbGASU.

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Graduates of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines of the Automobile and Highway Faculty, majoring in 23.05.01 Ground Transport and Technological Vehicles, won prizes in the second (final) round of the All-Russian competition of final qualifying theses in the 23.00.00 Ground Transport Engineering and Technology program. The competition was held at the V.G. Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University. Representatives from 25 universities participated.

Georgy Baghramyan won first place in his category with his final thesis, "Modernization of the Working Equipment of a Medium-Traction Bulldozer" (in the "Design Projects – Earthmoving Machines" category, supervised by Associate Professor and Doctor of Engineering Elena Kurakina). He is continuing his research on this topic in graduate school.

Second place was taken by Mikhail Sankov with his final qualifying work "Automotive hydraulic lift with a lifting side" (nomination "Research projects in the field of lifting machines", supervisor – Associate Professor, PhD in Engineering Sergei Ryss-Berezark), Konstantin Savenkov with his final qualifying work "Modernization of a municipal vehicle based on the KAMAZ 6520-3072-53 dump truck for removing snow and ice deposits from the road surface" (nomination "Design projects – machines for road maintenance and repair", supervisor – Professor, Doctor of Engineering Alexander Pushkarev), Svyatoslav Yashenkov with his final qualifying work "Development of an anti-skid system for trucks" (nomination "Operation of lifting and transport, construction, road and municipal machines", supervisor – Alexander Pushkarev), Dmitry Springer with his final qualifying work "Modernization of the working equipment of a rotary snow blower based on frontal loader Amkod-352" (nomination "Research projects – loading and unloading machines", supervisor – associate professor, candidate of engineering sciences Polina Vdovichenko), and Ilya Kudryavtsev with the final qualifying work "Development of a modular battery replacement system for KAMAZ-43118" (nomination "Hand-held power tool", supervisor – associate professor, candidate of engineering sciences Ilya Brylev).

Third place went to Andrey Pavlov with his final qualifying work “Technological equipment for the repair of NTTM rolling bearings” (nomination “Research projects – lifting machines”, supervisor – associate professor, PhD in engineering Nikolay Podoprigora).

The competition jury noted the high scientific and technical level of the work submitted by our university. Graduates of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines win the competition every year.

We congratulate the winners and their managers on their outstanding results and wish them continued professional success!

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An elective course was held at the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBL) of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) with the participation of NPC "AQUAEFFECT"– a long-standing industry partner of the university. Joint research and development projects contribute to the development of modern environmental and engineering education.

For 13 years, AQUAEFFECT Research and Development Institute has been developing, implementing, and operating cutting-edge water treatment and disinfection solutions, as even minor contaminants can significantly alter water properties and pose a threat to human health and the environment. Understanding the processes behind these changes and ensuring the safety of water bodies requires systematic research and the implementation of innovative purification technologies.

As part of the Project Activity elective, three student project groups were formed, each developing one of the relevant areas:

Study of changes in water quality when introducing various types of pollutants; forecasting the efficiency of clarification filters for swimming pools using the AE-1 oligodynamic solution synthesis unit; development of an automated system for pre-trip monitoring of the technical condition of buses based on video analytics technologies.

The choice of topics is directly linked to global trends: the reduction of chlorine-containing reagents and the development of safe water treatment technologies. Thanks to the support of an industrial partner, students have the opportunity to work with modern equipment and gain practical experience in demand in the industry.

The partners provided the students with a test setup, which allowed them to significantly improve their laboratory research to match the real-world operating conditions of water treatment systems.

A team supervised by Roman Gurdin, an assistant professor in the Department of Water Use and Ecology, studied changes in water quality when various types of pollutants were introduced. "The team investigated how different ammonium concentrations affect water quality and key indicators (color, turbidity, pH), and also studied which chemical reagents and in what quantities can reduce ammonium concentrations in water," said Roman Gurdin.

After completing the laboratory phase, the elective course participants were able to test their findings on actual facilities at the AQUAEFFECT Research and Design Institute. The results obtained will form the basis for scientific publications and final theses.

"SPbGASU's joint projects with industrial partners confirm the importance of applied research for the development of environmentally friendly water treatment technologies, including those directly impacting the quality of life and the sustainability of natural systems," says Inna Sukhanova, Director of the SPbGASU Regional Center for Professional Development.

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On November 12, the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction (TSiDMS) of SPbGASU hosted the 2nd (Regional) round of the All-Russian review and competition of final qualifying works of bachelors in the direction 23.03.01 Technology of transport processes (training profiles: "Organization of transportation by road transport", "Management in road transport", "International transportation by road transport", "Organization of transportation and management in road transport", "Transport and forwarding activities", "Regional and urban transport complex") and masters in the direction 23.04.01 Technology of transport processes (training profiles: "Organization of transportation and management in road transport" and "Transport logistics").

Following the results of the second round, six bachelor's theses (in six categories) and four master's theses (in three categories) emerged victorious. Of these, SPbGASU submitted four bachelor's theses and two master's theses, Saint Petersburg Mining University submitted two bachelor's theses, and Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University submitted two master's theses.

The winners will represent their universities in the third (final) round of the All-Russian competition of final qualifying works, which will take place on November 27–28 at the Department of Transport and Road Construction of the Automobile and Highway Faculty of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Representatives of universities that won their regional stages from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Tula, Saratov, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Irkutsk, and other cities are expected to participate in the third round.

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On November 24, the winners and laureates of the "Student of the Year 2025" competition were awarded at the "Boiling Point – PromTechDesign" public space of the Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design (SPbGUPTD). Among the recipients were 12 winners and 24 laureates, who distinguished themselves in science, creativity, sports, and community service.

Among the event's distinguished guests were Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg; Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg; and Alexei Demidov, Chairman of the Council of Rectors of Universities of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region and Rector of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial and Technical Sciences. Our university's leadership was represented by Marina Malyutina, Vice Rector for Youth Policy.

One of the competition's winners was Sergei Voronin, a fifth-year student at the Faculty of Architecture at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) and the commissioner of our university's Student Team Headquarters.

"The title of 'Student of the Year 2025' is a valuable award for me, received for many years of active work at SPbGASU, in my team, and in the St. Petersburg regional branch of the Russian Student Teams. I would like to express my boundless gratitude to everyone who opened the doors to this wonderful school of student life and always stood by me. Thank you to the university administration, the faculty, the student archaeological team "Lin," the Nevsky Landing Team "Bronze Horseman," and the St. Petersburg regional branch of the Student Teams! Maintain an active civic position and be happy!" Sergey shared his impressions.

The Student of the Year Award is traditionally held under the auspices of the Committee for Science and Higher Education and the Council of Rectors of Universities of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region in 12 categories. This year, 212 students from 42 universities in the city competed for the title.

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On November 17, the "Designer's Word" meeting was held at the "Growth Point" space of SPbGASU. The event, part of the celebration of Designer's Day, brought together students from various faculties who had the opportunity to interact with practicing specialists.

Anna Tsarenko, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Construction for Educational Work and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Organization, and Valeria Melnik, Chair of the Faculty of Construction's Student Council, addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.

The speakers at the meeting were:

Anton Tukkiya, CEO of the engineering company Gorod-A; Konstantin Ustinov, chief project engineer of the Samolet company; Alexandra Rakhmankulova, design engineer at Lengiproneftekhim LLC; Vladimir Nuriyev, head of the author's supervision department for St. Petersburg at Proektnoye Byuro R1 LLC; Alena Petrova, chief project architect at Proektnoye Byuro R1 LLC; Andrey Koronin, head of the design department at SK Gorod LLC; Margarita Komarets, CEO of St-8 LLC; Anton Nazarov, chief designer at LEGENDA DOM LLC.

During the live discussion, students learned about design work, professional prospects, career development, and the skills in demand among today's professionals. Many students noted that after the meeting, they gained a better understanding of their future profession, new development goals, and increased motivation.

Third-year construction student Amina Magomedova: "The event was worth every minute. It was fascinating to listen to the speakers; I learned a lot about what I need to be prepared for in my future career, asked questions that were troubling me, and understood what I should strive for. These types of meetings allow you to see the profession from the inside and more accurately determine your own career path."

SPbGASU thanks all speakers and organizers for their contribution to the professional development of students.

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North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower

On November 23, representatives of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering visited the Faculty of Ecology and Environment of the North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower (NCUWHR) as part of strengthening international cooperation and exchanging scientific experience.

Ekaterina Terekhova, Associate Professor of the Department of Water Use and Ecology and Candidate of Engineering, and Roman Gurdin, Assistant Professor, represented SPbGASU on the business trip. The delegation was met by Li Haihua, Dean of the Department; Chen Weisheng, Vice Dean; Gao Kang, Deputy Director of the Yellow River Research Institute; Zhu Yanqing, Director of the Experimental and Training Center; and Wang Dongliang, a graduate of SPbGASU's Master's program.

During the visit, the Russian delegation toured the Analytical and Testing Center, the microbiology laboratory, the pump and pumping station laboratory, the water purification laboratory, and other specialized laboratories in the field of water supply and sanitation. SPbGASU representatives highly praised the modern equipment of the research facilities, which provide full and open access for graduate students and create favorable conditions for conducting research.

The Chinese colleagues expressed interest in further developing bilateral cooperation. Participants focused on the prospects for joint research and the possibility of inviting Russian graduate students to participate in projects in ecology and municipal management. The visit gave new impetus to international cooperation and laid the foundation for future initiatives to train professional personnel and implement research projects.

Founded in 1951, North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower is one of China's leading specialized universities. The university comprises 26 academic departments and 185 research institutes, including the Yellow River Basin Water Resources Efficient Use Innovation Center, the Yellow River Research Institute, and the Henan Provincial Laboratory of Aquatic Environment Modeling and Purification. The university offers 69 undergraduate programs, 42 master's programs, and five doctoral programs, underscoring its importance in research and education.

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