Methods for strengthening the ground and infrastructure of historical monument constructions

Abstract In this paper, the authors present research conducted through case studies on historical monument constructions situated on challenging foundation soils, where the foundation structure has also been affected. The constructions in question are historical monument buildings, typically over 100 years old. The destructive factors causing foundation degradation and affecting the soil’s resistance parameters are mainly leaks from water networks but also include certain intervention works carried out in the immediate vicinity of the monument. The resulting differential settlements motivated in-depth geotechnical studies as well as measures for soil stabilization and infrastructure reinforcement. The results of the research have supported the intervention works adopted by the authors, many of these case studies having also been executed to date. In this context, the article presents highly valuable material for specialists in adopting intervention measures for infrastructure reinforcement.