In August 2018 the publishing house "Association of Building Universities" (DIA), edited by Corresponding Member of RAASN, Doctor of Science, Professor, Head of the Department of Geotechnics of SPSUACE R.A. Mangushev published the monograph "Geotechnics of Saint-Petersburg. Experience in construction on weak soils. "

The authors of the monograph are R.A. Mangushev, A.I. Osokin, S.N. Sotnikov.

The monograph summarizes information on the structures and methods used to construct the foundations of a number of historic buildings in Saint-Petersburg, analyzes the engineering and geological features of the city and the types of foundations of old buildings. The review and analysis of emergency situations of some buildings related to the problems of their foundations are given.

The review and examples of structures of the main modern foundations and pile foundations, as well as underground spaces of large volumes, made in recent years in St. Petersburg are discussed.

The methods and examples of monitoring the underground parts of buildings and structures of the city are presented.

The description of the basic components of the foundations of unique buildings and structures erected in the city over the past 10 years is presented, including a complex of city protection facilities against floods, a skyscraper and a multifunctional "Lakhta Center" building, a stadium with a retractable field and a sliding roof "Krestovsky" and others.

The methods and results of geotechnical monitoring are described on the example of a number of urban objects.

The appendix presents the main technical characteristics of devices for construction and dipping of piles and structural materials for waterproofing of underground parts of buildings and structures.