The SPbGASU Department of Geotechnics, under the scientific supervision of Honored Scientist of Russia, Corresponding Member of RAACS, DSc in Engineering Rashid Mangushev, is studying changes in the condition of sandy foundations when they are contaminated with oil and oil products.

The research is carried out by postgraduate student and senior lecturer at the department Alina Kvashuk, as part of her PhD dissertation.

The aim of the work is to assess the nature and degree of change in the physical and mechanical characteristics of sandy soils when interacting with oil and oil products, which will allow us to predict changes in the condition of soils at the base of structures during man-made pollution.

As part of the study, recommendations were developed for the calculation methodology for the limit states of foundations of buildings and structures on contaminated sandy bases, taking into account changes in the physical and mechanical properties of soils. This will ensure long-term and trouble-free operation of buildings and structures of the oil complex.

The work is being carried out within the framework of a grant for the implementation of research work by research and teaching staff of SPbGASU in 2025.