Geotechnical study of the linear structures on the slopes of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: causes of deformation and restoration ways

A geotechnical study of the Defensive Wall at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reveals that soil over-moistening and subsequent compaction, exacerbated by high groundwater levels and technogenic factors, are the primary causes of structural deformations such as cracks and masonry separation. The research clarifies the wall's foundation depth and identifies additional stressors like dense construction, underground structures, and engineering communications. Recommendations for water drainage and restoration, along with monitoring protocols for deformation dynamics, geophysical studies, and hydrogeological observations, are proposed to mitigate further damage.

Cherevko, I., Kril, T., & Stanisz, J. (2026). Geotechnical study of the linear structures on the slopes of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: causes of deformation and restoration ways. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1630(1), 12059. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1630/1/012059