Research of qualitative properties of soils during construction works

Abstract

The development of humankind leads to an increase in the number and variety of sources of environmental pollution, to an increase in the volume of emissions of harmful substances. In urban conditions, environmental pollution occurs due to emissions of exhaust gases coming from various cars, leaks of fuels and lubricants coming from different equipment, etc. Analysis of the current state of urban areas shows the highest concentration of pollutants being present in soils. The article considers the problem of territories of construction sites contaminated with combustible substances coming from construction machinery, such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel. These contaminants lead to the suppression and death of ornamental plants planted at the final stage of construction works. The authors describe in detail the methodology and results of laboratory studies of the process involving penetration of these contaminants into the soil. On the basis of the results obtained, recommendations are proposed for minimizing the negative impact of these factors on the soil and increasing the efficiency of work on the improvement of adjacent territories.