Among the thin-walled structural elements, the film and membrane elements, which include the coating, highlights. They are widely used in all industries. To create effective tools for the diagnosis and evaluation of the mechanical properties of newly created or acquired coatings and adhesive, it is necessary to have good knowledge. The methods of determining of the mechanical characteristics of coatings and adhesive were studied. The current trends in the development of coatings were noted.

films, coatings, nano-coatings, adhesives, methods and techniques of ex- perimental and theoretical method, mechanical properties, diagnostics, development trends, encapsulation, coating modification.