Investigation of bio-aggressiveness of underground environment of St. Petersburg in relation to structural materials of transport tunnels and foundations
- 1 — G.V. Plekhanov Saint Petersburg Mining Institute
- 2 — G.V. Plekhanov Saint Petersburg Mining Institute
Abstract
The main natural and anthropogenic factors determining the vitality of diverse microbiota in the underground space (US) of St. Petersburg are analyzed. The data on characteristic microbial flora of buried bogs, contributing to the growth of microorganisms in the underlying soils are given. The processes influencing the formation of reductive-oxidizing and acid-alkaline conditions and viability of various physiological groups of microorganisms in RS are considered. Peculiarities of destruction of foundation brickwork, reinforced concrete and cast-iron lining of some transportation tunnels are considered. A comparative assessment of the influence of water extracts selected from fractured building materials and new formations on the chemical composition of tunnel linings is given. The metabolism of various bacteria and microfungi leading to the destruction of building materials is characterized.