Geological aspects of object localization for the cultural heritages in the territory of Kyiv are studied. The monitoring of landslides processes for the Kyiv and landslide risk assessment for the cultural heritage with using remote sensing data is provided. In this paper on example of certain areas of the Kyiv metropolitan area the application of methodological issues are considered in the analysis of cosmic material changes in the landscape and the functional structure of Kyiv are associated with intense development in the valley of the Dnieper river and within the historical part

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This document provides information about experience and results of geotechnical modelling of the influence of reconstruction of the building of Perm Opera Theater which includes large extension of existing building with extensive underground part. These work is complicated by different problems like close location to existing buildings with historical value, need for using of underground space during the reconstruction, presence of the soft soils at the base of the existing building and high water table. Paper presents information about engineering solutions which enabled the successful fit into the strict requirements for additional settlements of historic buildings. Also paper presents conclusions which are made on basis of experience of this numerical modeling

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Construction of the 3rd Meiji fortress, at a depth of approximately 40 m near the Kannon promontory in Kanagawa Prefecture, was started in 1921 and lasted for 29 years. However, 35% of this 3rd fortress was submerged and all its functions suspended due to the liquefaction caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. The measured relative density (Dr(m)) and stress ratios (RL20(m)) in a 20-cycle time frame values were 4.5% and 0.006, respectively, in mean values greater than those of the estimated in situ Dr(i) and RL20(i) values obtained with the economically feasible (EF) method. Thus, the Dr(m) and RL20(m) values overestimate the in situ values.

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Tumuli, ancient tombs made of compacted earth mounds, were constructed more than 1300 years ago and they have been conserved as historical cultural heritages. However, many of them are severely damaged due to natural exernal forces and human activities. Rainfall induced slope failure is one of important and difficult problems that geotechnical engineering should take care of. In this paper, the failure mechanism of tumulus mounds is evaluated by exemplifying the rainfall induced failure of the Kengoshizuka Tumulus in Japan. The surface of the mound is severely embrittled and has lower density and strength than those of the sub-layer, making the boundary of the layers vulnerable to failure. Rainfall infiltration into the layered mound is estimated by seepage flow analysis and the induced instability is evaluated. The strength parameters of the sliding surface are assessed by in-situ and laboratory tests. The result of the evaluation explains the rainfall induced slope failure in 2012.

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Against the background of the current state of culture problem of preservation and restoration of historical monuments of architecture is particularly significant in relation to the huge importance of saving the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan as a whole. However, radical changes in the environment, including geological, as a result of construction and human activities pose a serious threat to the maintenance of stability of monuments. Among the ways to protect the designs and materials of ancient buildings a very important role is played by questions of temperature and humidity, the choice of the optimal parameters of the medium and how to maintain them.The article provides a comparative analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of soil and ground water of mausoleum Arystan-Bab for 1984, 2004 and 2014.

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On the territory of modern Uzbekistan there are a lot of historical and architectural monuments of different eras - this magnificent, unique in its beauty palaces, mausoleums and minarets. Many of them are in the treasury of human values and are included in the list of UNESCO "World Heritage" and are protected by the international community. Their monumentality, beauty and reliability have always attracted many scientists to study the secrets of the construction of such structures on difficult soil and seismic conditions of construction sites in the region. This article presents the research design solutions, engineering-geological conditions and the results of surveys and the minaret of the mosque Kalon in Bukhara

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