GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES: HIERARCHY, TYPES, PARAGENETIC SERIES

Abstract

A classification of geological engineering structures is presented. The hierarchy of such structures is as follows: geological engineering superstructure; megastructure; macrostructure; mesostructure. The taxonomic division of geological engineering structures is based on a combination of regional and zonal geological factors. The geological engineering structure as a volume of ecological space embraces the concept of neotectonic structure and catastatic (of climatic origin) structure.