The Problems of Foundation Making in the Maikop clays of the Lower Volga Region (by the example of Volgograd)

AbstractThe analysis of laboratory and field studies of physical and mechanical properties of the Maikop clays is provided in the paper. On the basis of this analysis, the thickness of the Maikop clays is divided into three parts, which differ in terms of physical and physical-mechanical properties. The necessity of implementation of a detailed geotechnical Isa-scan for the design of reliable foundations is identified