“First Break in, then Sort Out” Principle is Unacceptable in Science

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Rubric:     Design, building and reconstruction of aseismic constructions   
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The paper analyses the issues of objectiveness of published data on advanced building materials and structures and current experimental methods used to determine design characteristics of building components erected both in ordinary and seismic areas of Russia.
When conducting experimental studies, it is important to observe continuity. Furthermore, the attention is to be paid to obligation to observe the required regulations in studies of new structures.