TOPOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOWER VOLGA REGION AS A MILESTONE IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENTIFIC STUDIES OF THE TERRITORY: THE 1770S - EARLY 1800S

Topographic Descriptions of the Lower Volga Region as a Milestone in the History of Scientific Studies of the Territory: the 1770s - early 1800s

The article studies the history of creation and contents of topographic descriptions of the Lower Volga Region written in the 1770s - early 1800s.Topographic descriptions are a special form of scientific works aiming to comprehensively analyze the geography, natural surroundings, history and economy of a single governorate or province.In the last q

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Application of Laser Vibrometer to the Measurement and Control of Cable Tensile Forces in Cable-Stayed Bridges

The Sleepwear tensile forces acting on the cable of long-span bridges are one of the most important factors since they reflect not only the structural stability of cables but also the overall quality of construction.Currently, indirect measurement using accelerometers attached to the surface of the cable is widely used to measure the natural freque

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A Historical Legacy Untouched by Time and Space? The Hollowing-out of the Norwegian Model of Industrial Relations

The Norwegian model of industrial relations has received a lot of praise.It is generally thought of as the pinnacle of the welfare state, a reason why Norway is not severely hit by crises, is highly adaptable, and thus still going strong.This article discusses the historical circumstances in which the model arose with a view to analyze the precondi

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