K.Sh. Shadunts: scientific legacy in the field of soil mechanics and foundation engineering

this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the life, scientific, and pedagogical activities of K. Sh. Shadunts, an outstanding Soviet and Russian scientist in the field of soil mechanics and foundation engineering (1933-2017). The paper examines the main stages of his professional development, including his work on virgin lands and his teaching activities at the Krasnodar Polytechnic Institute and the Kuban State Agrarian University. The contribution of the scientist to the development of the theory of landslide processes, slope stability, and foundation design in the complex soil conditions of the South of Russia is analyzed. Special attention is paid to K. Sh. Shadunts' scientific legacy, which includes 428 published works, 2 monographs, and 112 inventions. The practical significance of his developments for the construction industry, particularly his patented methods for constructing pile foundations, is identified. The role of the scientist in the formation of a scientific school in the field of geotechnics is determined. For the first time, a comprehensive analysis of the activities of his students and followers who continue to develop their mentor's ideas is presented.

K.Sh. Shadunts, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, landslides, pile foundations, scientific heritage, engineering geotechnics, construction science, scientific school