Solid Research Group
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Solid Research Group LLP is an accredited entity of scientific and/or scientific-technical activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Founded in 2020, the organization carries out scientific projects.

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Solid Research Group’s primary focus is on research projects with measurable applied results: from new structures and building materials to spatial soil analysis and automated monitoring of engineering infrastructure.

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AP196800682023–2025

Development of a production technology for a high-strength, high-bearing-capacity deep foundation using a complex modified additive based on industrial waste

A new variable-profile pile foundation and an improved concrete composition.

Details

Funding programme

Grant funding competition for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2023–2025, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Relevance

The project addresses high material consumption, limited bearing capacity and durability of conventional deep foundations. A large share of foundations in Astana and other Kazakh cities are deep foundations, mainly precast driven piles. The proposed variable-profile pile rotates successive sections relative to the symmetry axis to improve soil resistance. A complex modified admixture based on soapstock, post-alcohol distillers’ grains, microsilica and phosphogypsum was also developed to improve concrete strength, hydrophobicity and durability while utilizing industrial waste.

Objective

To develop a competitive deep-foundation production technology combining a new structural solution with an improved technological composition.

Expected and achieved results
2023
  • Research programs and implementation conditions were prepared.
  • Geotechnical studies, limit-state calculations and numerical modelling were completed, including comparative model-box tests against conventional piles.
2024
  • Foundation materials and the properties of sand, crushed stone, cement and modified-additive components were investigated.
  • A working technological composition for deep-foundation production was developed.
  • Scientific papers were published and two IP documents were obtained, as listed below.
2025
  • Construction and installation of a pilot production site/technological line was planned.
  • A program of static compression, uplift and integrity testing of pilot foundation specimens was planned.
  • The archived project text also lists planned Scopus/Web of Science publications, a Kazakhstan patent application, a work-production plan and technical regulations.
Publications (5)
  1. Assessment of the bearing capacity of variable profile piles in soil using model tests on a testing apparatus. R. Lukpanov, D. Tsygulov, Zh. Zhantlessova, I. Brovko, D. Dyussembinov, A. Altynbekova, R. Rahimov. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2024, 2(1(128)):6–13. DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2024.301421
  2. Selection of equivalent material for soil testing using piles on a scale model testing apparatus. Lukpanov R., Tsygulyov D., Zhantlessova Z., Altynbekova A., Yenkebayev S., Kozhahmet M. GEOMATE Journal, 2024, 26(117), 11–18.
  3. Experimental investigation of modified additive for the production of deep reinforced concrete foundations. R.E. Lukpanov, I.S. Brovko, Zh.B. Zhantlessova, A. Altynbekova, D. Tsygulyov, D. Orazova. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Wireless Technologies, Networks & Sciences, 2024.
  4. Исследование работы свай переменного профиля с использованием метода численного моделирования в программном комплексе PLAXIS 2D. Лукпанов Р., Цыгулев Д., Дюсембинов Д., Алтынбекова А., Токанов Д., Енкебаев С. Вестник ВКТУ, 2024.
  5. Research on the influence of microsilica on the strength of concrete used in the composition of a two-component modified additive. Lukpanov R., Dyussembinov D., Zhantlessova Zh., Altynbekova A., Yenkebayev S., Tsygulyov D., Shakhmov Zh.A. Mechanics and Technology, 2024, No.2(84), 112–121. DOI: 10.55956/XATN3136.
IP and protection documents (2)
  • Авторское свидетельство №40311 от 09.11.2023 «Конструктивное решение железобетонной забивной сваи с поворотными секциями».
  • Авторское свидетельство №46094 от 21.05.2024 «Двухкомпонентная модифицированная добавка для улучшения физико-механических свойств тяжелого бетона забивных свай».
Project research team (8)
#NameDegreeRoleParticipation periodScopusResearcher IDORCID
1Цыгулев Денис ВладимировичProject principal investigator2023–202557204727444EAJ-7827-20220000-0002-7061-699X
2Лукпанов Рауан ЕрмагамбетовичPhD, профессорSenior researcher2023–202526031561100AAE-5779-20210000-0003-0085-9934
3Дюсембинов Думан Сериковичк.т.н., доцентResearcher2023–202557223122454HKF-8522-2023; KMK-2986-20240000-0001-6118-5238
4Алтынбекова Алия ДосжанкызыPhDJunior researcher2023–202558075706600ABE-7049-20210000-0003-1010-9328
5Жантлесова Жибек БейсембаевнаJunior researcher2023–202558133662600KYD-1483-20240000-0002-2010-3715
6Кабдырова Ляйля ТемиржановнаJunior researcher2023–20250009-0005-0046-9049
7Бровко Игорь СтепановичEngineer2023–202557200070305EPE-8127-20220000-0003-3597-5804
8Баширова Динара ВикторовнаAccountant2023–2025
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Information for potential users

The variable-profile pile is intended to provide about 10–30% higher bearing capacity, depending on soil conditions, at comparable material consumption. Improved strength and other physical-mechanical properties are supported by a specially developed modified additive for structures subjected to high impact loads.

AP196761162023–2025

Methodology for determining intermediate geotechnical soil characteristics and their spatial representation in GIS

Spatial interpolation and GIS representation of intermediate geotechnical soil characteristics.

Details

Funding programme

Grant funding competition for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2023–2025, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Relevance

Conventional geotechnical investigations provide discrete soil-property values at borehole locations, while boreholes may be tens of metres apart. Increasing the number of boreholes improves accuracy but increases cost. The project converts discrete data into continuous multidimensional raster representations and estimates intermediate values through spatial interpolation and extrapolation in desktop GIS such as ArcGIS and QGIS.

Objective

To develop and validate a methodology for determining intermediate geotechnical soil characteristics and representing them spatially in GIS.

Expected and achieved results
2023
  • An analysis of existing methods for determining intermediate soil properties was conducted. Known methods for interpolating and extrapolating soil properties were analyzed, and their advantages and disadvantages were discussed.
  • Data from engineering-geological surveys were collected and processed. A geotechnical database was collected, classified, and structured.
  • A spatial database of engineering-geological surveys was created. The processed geotechnical data was converted into spatial data formats for use in desktop GIS systems.
  • Scientific and organizational support for the project was initiated. A summary report on the project’s implementation for 2023 was prepared.
2024
  • GIS-based modeling and spatial analysis were performed. A model was developed consisting of algorithms for converting multilayer vector data into raster data, interpolating and extrapolating pixel values, and data representation. The model was developed based on the Pareto principle using 80% of the collected data, while the remaining 20% was used to test and validate the model. Based on this model, a methodology for determining intermediate soil characteristics was developed.
  • Scientific and organizational support for the project continued. A summary report on the project’s implementation for 2024 was prepared. 1 (one) copyright for a computer program was obtained from the Kazakhstan Patent Office. Participation in an international scientific conference abroad took place. 1 (one) article or review was published in a peer-reviewed foreign or domestic journal recommended by KOKSNVO.
2025
  • Engineering-geological surveys were conducted, and the methodology was validated. Approximately 10 boreholes were drilled, and samples from them were analyzed at an external laboratory to determine soil properties. The developed model was then tested against various combinations of geotechnical properties obtained from the laboratory test results. As a result, the model was validated, and its operating ranges, limitations, and errors were determined.
  • Scientific and organizational support for the project has been completed. A final report on scientific and/or scientific-technical activities has been prepared.
  • (one) collective monograph, recommended by the Academic Council, has been published.
  • (one) article has been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal with a CiteScore percentile of at least 80 (eighty) in the Scopus database.
Publications (11)
  1. Spatial Interpolation of Intermediate Soil Properties to Enhance Geotechnical Surveying for Foundation Design / Ye.B. Utepov, A.T. Mukhamejanova, A.K. Aldungarova, A.G. Nazarova, S.A. Karaulov, N.T. Alibekova, A.K. Kozhas, D. Kazhimkanuly, A.K. Tleubayeva // Proceedings of the ICCEGE 2024: XVIII International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering. — Venice, Italy: 2024. — P. 58–64.
  2. Toward the use of an intermediate value of the modulus of deformation of soils in geotechnical design / A. Mukhamejanova, A. Aldungarova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov, N. Kudaibergenov, Z. Yespolova, D. Kurmanova, G. Baizakova, D. Kazhimkanuly // E3S Web of Conferences. — 2024. — Vol. 559. — P. 01008. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202455901008 (процентиль 26% по CiteScore в базе Scopus)
  3. - Approximation of strength and deformation properties of soils by ArcGIS Topo to Raster tool / A. Aldungarova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov, A. Aitkazina, B. Makhiyev, A. Khapin, D. Kazhimkanuly // E3S Web of Conferences. — 2024. — Vol. 559. — P. 01009. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202455901009 (процентиль 26% по CiteScore в базе Scopus)
  4. - Spatial interpolation of intermediate strength properties of soil to determine the bearing capacity of the foundation / A. Aldungarova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov, Z. Yespolova, D. Kurmanova, G. Baizakova // E3S Web of Conferences. — 2024. — Vol. 559. — P. 04040. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202455904040 (процентиль 26% по CiteScore в базе Scopus)
  5. - Kriging interpolation to determine intermediate mechanical properties of soils / A. Aldungarova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov, N. Kudaibergenov, Z. Rakizhanova, M. Uruzalinova // E3S Web of Conferences. — 2024. — Vol. 559. — P. 04041. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202455904041 (процентиль 26% по CiteScore в базе Scopus)
  6. - Analysis of existing methods for determining intermediate geotechnical characteristics of soils / A.K. Aldungarova, A.T. Mukhamejanova, A.S. Tulebekova, A.G. Nazarova, A.K. Tleubaeva, A.K. Kozhas // Bulletin D. Serikbayev of EKTU. — 2024. — No. 1. — P. 16–26. https://doi.org/10.51885/1561-4212_2024_1_16
  7. - Examining intermediate soil properties variability through spatial interpolation methods in GIS / A. Aldungarova, T. Muzdybayeva, A. Mukhamejanova, N. Alibekova, K. Moskalova, S. Karaulov // Technobius. — 2024. — Vol. 4, No. 3. — P. 0062. https://doi.org/10.54355/tbus/4.3.2024.0062
  8. - Geotechnical interpolation methodology for determining intermediate values of soil properties / A. Aldungarova, A. Mukhamejanova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov, D. Akhmetov // Technobius. — 2024. — Vol. 4, No. 1. — P. 0053. https://doi.org/10.54355/tbus/4.1.2024.0053
  9. - Voxel Interpolation of Geotechnical Properties and Soil Classification Based on Empirical Bayesian Kriging and Best-Fit Convergence Function / Y. Utepov, A. Aldungarova, A. Mukhamejanova, T. Awwad, S. Karaulov, I. Makasheva // Buildings. — 2025. — Vol. 15, No. 14. — P. 2452. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15142452 (процентиль 88% по CiteScore в базе Scopus)
  10. - Spatial interpolation of the latest Quaternary and older Mesozoic sediment soils / A. Yeleussinova, N. Shakirova, N. Alibekova, S. Karaulov // Technobius. — 2025. — Vol. 5, No. 2. — P. 0077. https://doi.org/10.54355/tbus/5.2.2025.0077
  11. - Методика определения промежуточных геотехнических характеристик грунтов и их пространственной репрезентации в ГИС / А.К. Алдунгарова, А.Т. Мухамеджанова, С.А. Караулов // Монография. — Астана, Казахстан: ТОО «Solid Research Group», 2025. — С. 128.
IP and protection documents (1)
  • Авторское право на программу для ЭВМ №49930 от 25.092024 «Python-скрипт модели пространственного анализа данных инженерно-геологических изысканий для интерполяции промежуточных геотехнических характеристик грунтов»
Project research team (11)
#NameDegreeRoleParticipation periodScopusResearcher IDORCID
1Aldungarova Aliya KairatovnaPhD, Associate ProfessorProject principal investigator2023–202556818984300AAQ-8856-20200000-0002-9248-7180
2Utepov Yelbek BakhitovichPhD, ProfessorSenior researcher2023–202557211963527M-9719-20160000-0001-6723-175X
3Tulebekova Assel SerikovnaPhD, ProfessorSenior researcher2023–202455356989600P-7820-20140000-0001-8553-3081
4Nazarova Aida GafurkyzyPhDSenior researcher2023–202557220785727AFC-0485-20220000-0002-0083-3219
5Alibekova Nurgul ToleubayevnaPhD, Associate ProfessorSenior researcher2023–202435301708700D-5322-20150000-0002-3927-0644
6Tleubayeva Akmaral KubegenovnaC.t.s.Researcher2023–202457214136352GHM-7424-20220000-0002-6741-780X
7Temirbolat Sholpan BakhitovnaMScResearcher2023
8Kazhymkanuly DiasMScJunior researcher2023–2025592601909000000-0003-0851-2230
9Karaulov Sabit AltynbekovichJunior researcher2023–2025592596237000009-0006-0471-2808
10Aniskin AleksejPhD, Associate ProfessorInternational researcher2023–202557201720016E-7467-20180000-0002-9941-1947
11Basjirova Dinara VictorovnaAccountant2023–2025

Information for potential users

The methodology is primarily intended for geotechnical investigation organizations. It can improve the justification of foundation-bearing-capacity forecasts, reduce additional field investigation costs and shorten office processing. Accumulated multidimensional raster datasets can support engineering-geological zoning and may also be adaptable to other Earth-science domains.

AP130684242022–2024

Development of a mobile foam-concrete production unit using two-stage foam injection and a modified industrial-waste additive

Mobile foam-concrete production with two-stage foam injection and a modified admixture.

Details

Funding programme

Young scientists grant-funding competition for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2022–2024, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Relevance

Conventional foam-concrete production can suffer from high water demand, non-uniform pores, shrinkage and unstable physical-mechanical properties. The project proposes a mobile unit using two-stage foam injection and a modified industrial-waste-based admixture to improve pore uniformity, strength and water resistance while reducing production cost and environmental burden.

Objective

To develop a mobile production unit for foam concrete using the proposed two-stage foam-injection method and a modified plasticizing admixture.

Expected and achieved results
2022
  • Properties of sand, cement and foam concentrate were investigated.
  • Technological compositions for foam concrete and the modified admixture were developed, including studies of post-alcohol distillers’ grains and microsilica.
  • Four scientific works were published.
2023
  • A pilot two-stage foam-injection production line was constructed.
  • Optimum foam concentration and the effect of the process on pore structure were investigated.
  • A series of papers was published and invention patent No.36408 was obtained.
2024
  • The influence of the modified admixture was investigated and model tests of foam-concrete structures were completed.
  • Further publications were produced; a utility-model patent and three copyright certificates were obtained.
  • Design documentation for an industrial line and mobile unit, technological regulations and organization standards were developed.
Publications (20)
  1. Complex laboratory studies of modified additive influence on concrete physical and mechanical properties. Altynbekova A., Lukpanov R., Yenkebayev S., Tsygulyov D., Nurbayeva M. GEOMATE Journal, 2022, 23(100), 26–33. DOI: 10.21660/2022.100.3641.
  2. Research of foam concrete components in the regional production conditions of Nur-Sultan. Lukpanov R., Dyussembinov D., Altynbekova A., Zhantlesova Z. Technobius, 2022, 2(3), 0023. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/2.3.2022.0023.
  3. Research on the effect of microsilica on the properties of the cement-sand mixture. Lukpanov R. et al. Technobius, 2022, 2(4), 0027. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/2.4.2022.0027.
  4. Study of the pore structure of foam concrete using a two-stage foaming method. Lukpanov R. et al. Technobius, 3(4), 0047. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/3.4.2023.0047.
  5. Research of Foam Concrete Components by Two-Stage Injection Method. Lukpanov R.E. et al. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol.436, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44432-6_5.
  6. Development of an Admixture to Improve the Quality of Heavy Concrete Based on Recycled Industrial Waste. Lukpanov R.E. et al. AIP Conference Proceedings 2758, 2023. DOI: 10.1063/5.0146595.
  7. Research on the Effect of Post-alcohol Bard on the Properties of the Cement-Sand Mixture. Lukpanov R.E. et al. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2023, 107–114. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44432-6_14.
  8. Исследование физико-механических свойств песка и цемента для производства пенобетона. Лукпанов Р.Е. и др. Вестник КазГАСА №1(87), 2023, 217–228.
  9. Исследование степени однородности пенобетона, изготовленного методом двухстадийного введения пены. Лукпанов Р.Е. и др. Труды университета №1(90), 2023, 177–184.
  10. Optimal concentration of post-alcohol bard and microsilica in cement-sand mixtures determination. Lukpanov R.E. et al. Complex Use of Mineral Resources 330(3), 92–103. DOI: 10.31643/2024/6445.33.
  11. Approximative approach to optimize concrete foaming concentration in two stage foaming. Lukpanov R. et al. Technobius, 2023, 3(3), 0041. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/3.3.2023.0041.
  12. Investigation of Effect of Proposed Two-Stage Foam Injection Method and Modified Additive on Workability of Foam Concrete. Lukpanov R. et al. Materials, 2024, 17(9), 1–15. DOI: 10.3390/ma17092024.
  13. Durability assessment of cellular concrete through strength evaluation under adverse environmental conditions. Lukpanov R.E. et al. International Journal of GEOMATE, 2024.
  14. Influence assessment of phosphogypsum on concrete strength when used as part of a two-component modified additive. Lukpanov R. et al. 2nd International Conference on Wireless Technologies, Networks & Sciences, 2024.
  15. Performance evaluation of foamed concrete by the proposed method of two-stage foam injection using a modified additive. Lukpanov R. et al. 2nd International Conference on Wireless Technologies, Networks & Sciences, 2024.
  16. Assessment of the physical and mechanical characteristics of sand for the production of foam concrete using the two-stage foam injection method. Lukpanov R.E. et al. Complex Use of Mineral Resources 332(1), 5–18. DOI: 10.31643/2025/6445.01.
  17. Effect of soapstock in the composition of modified additive for improving strength characteristics of concrete structures. D. Dyussembinov et al. Complex Use of Mineral Resources, 2024.
  18. Complex additive for improving the strength properties of heavy concrete based on industrial waste. Lukpanov R. et al. Technobius, 2024, 4(4), 0067. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/4.4.2024.0067.
  19. Investigation of the influence of post-alcohol distillers’ grains on the strength of concrete used in a two-component modified additive. D. Dyussembinov et al. Вестник Таразского регионального университета им. М.Х. Дулати, 2024.
  20. Research of foam concrete quality by two-stage foam injection method in comparison with classical foam concrete. Lukpanov R. et al. Technobius, 2024, 4(1), 0052. DOI: 10.54355/tbus/4.1.2024.0052.
IP and protection documents (5)
  • Патент на изобретение №36408 от 13.10.2023 «Способ производства неавтоклавного пенобетона двухстадийным введением пены».
  • Патент на полезную модель №9205 от 16.03.2024 «Способ производства неавтоклавного пенобетона и мобильная установка для его осуществления».
  • Авторское свидетельство №43818 от 19.03.2024 «Влияние фосфогипса на прочностные показатели цементно-песчаной смеси в составе пенобетона методом двухстадийного введения пены».
  • Авторское свидетельство №39776 от 19.10.2024 «Технология производства неавтоклавного пенобетона методом двухстадийного введения пены с применением модифицированной добавки из отходов промышленности».
  • Авторское свидетельство №50631 от 21.10.2024 «Модифицированная добавка-пластификатор для производства пенобетона».
Developed documents (5)
  • Проект промышленной линии малой мощности по производству пенобетона методом двухстадийного введения пены.
  • Проект мобильной установки по производству пенобетона методом двухстадийного введения пены.
  • Технологический регламент на производство пенобетона методом двухстадийного введения пены.
  • Технологический регламент на производство модифицированной добавки.
  • Стандарты организации на производство пенобетона и модифицированной добавки.
Project research team (7)
#NameDegreeRoleParticipation periodScopusResearcher IDORCID
1Лукпанов Рауан ЕрмагамбетовичPhD, профессорProject principal investigator2022–202426031561100AAE-5779-20210000-0003-0085-9934
2Дюсембинов Думан Сериковичк.т.н., доцентSenior researcher2022–202457223122454HKF-8522-2023; KMK-2986-20240000-0001-6118-5238
3Енкебаев Серик Бейсенгалиевичк.т.н., доцентSenior researcher2022–202457193734744ABF-5527-20210000-0002-5984-9346
4Алтынбекова Алия ДосжанкызыPhDResearcher2022–202458075706600ABE-7049-20210000-0003-1010-9328
5Жантлесова Жибек БейсембаевнаJunior researcher2022–202458133662600KYD-1483-20240000-0002-2010-3715
6Орынқұлов Алмасхан ЖеңісханұлыEngineer2022–20240000-0003-2014-6851
7Баширова Динара ВикторовнаAccountant2022–2024

Information for potential users

The mobile unit is intended to enable rapid foam-concrete production at construction sites. Two-stage foaming and the modified admixture are designed to produce a more uniform, strong and stable material structure.

AP090579702021–2023

Development of an integrated automatic early-warning system for sewer overflow, blockage and vandalism using sensors and GIS

A sensor-based IoT system and GIS for monitoring sewer manholes, septic tanks and covers.

Details

Funding programme

Young scientists grant-funding competition for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2021–2023, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Relevance

Sewer networks face overflow, gas accumulation, silting, blockage and manhole-cover theft. Traditional visual inspection and float sensors have limitations, particularly in winter. The project developed an integrated early-warning system with sensors for cover opening, critical liquid levels and silting, connected to a GIS for visualizing infrastructure status.

Objective

To develop an early-warning system consisting of a multifunctional device and a GIS for visualizing the condition of sewer manholes, septic tanks and their covers.

Expected and achieved results
2021
  • Current conditions, regulations and literature were reviewed, identifying interoperability, cost and vendor-dependence problems in existing solutions.
  • A TOF-400F VL53L1X optical IR sensor was selected for cover-opening detection at distances up to 30 cm.
  • A TF-Luna LiDAR was selected for critical liquid-level detection in wells up to 5 m deep.
  • A sealed YL-63 IR sensor was developed for critical silting detection.
  • GIS and IT-architecture development began, and the first scientific paper was published.
2022
  • An OpenLayers-based GIS with interactive status mapping was completed and sensors were integrated.
  • A paper on ultrasonic and infrared sewer monitoring was published.
  • Software copyright No.23812 was obtained.
2023
  • The system was assembled, tested, debugged and piloted; results confirmed prototype functionality.
  • Two indexed scientific papers were published.
  • Copyright No.30458 and utility-model patent No.7556 were obtained.
  • A 113-page monograph on sensor- and GIS-based sewer monitoring was published.
Publications (6)
  1. A multi-criteria analysis of sewer monitoring methods for locating pipe blockages and manhole overflows. Y. Utepov, A. Kazkeyev, A. Aniskin. Technobius, 2021, 1(4), 0006. https://doi.org/10.54355/tbus/1.4.2021.0006.
  2. Development of a sewer monitoring system using ultrasonic and infrared sensors. Ye.B. Utepov, A.V. Neftissov, Zh.A. Shakhmov, A.B. Kazkeyev. Bulletin of Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications, 2022, 56(1), 58–68. https://doi.org/10.51775/2790-0886_2022_56_1_58.
  3. Prototyping an integrated IoT-based real-time sewer monitoring system using low-power sensors. Y. Utepov et al. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2023, 3(5(123)), 6–23. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.283393.
  4. Potential application of an automatic sewer monitoring system based on sensors. Ye.B. Utepov et al. International Journal of GEOMATE, 2023, 25(109), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.21660/2023.109.3929.
  5. Автоматическая система мониторинга канализации на основе сенсоров и ГИС. Е.Б. Утепов, А.С. Тулебекова, С.Б. Ахажанов. Монография. Астана: ТОО «Solid Research Group», 2023. 113 с.
  6. Utepov Ye.B., Neftissov A.V., Mkilima T., Shakhmov Zh.A., Akhazhanov S.B., Kazkeyev A.B., Mukhamejanova A.T., Kozhas A.K. Advancing Sanitary Surveillance: Innovating a Live-Feed Sewer Monitoring Framework for Effective Water Level and Chamber Cover Detections. Heliyon 2024, 10, e27395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27395
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  • Авторское право на программу для ЭВМ №23812 от 22.02.2022 «Программное обеспечение для интегрированной автоматической системы раннего оповещения о переполнении канализации, засорении и вандализме».
  • Авторское право на программу для ЭВМ №30458 от 21.11.2023 «Топология печатной платы датчика мониторинга состояния канализационных колодцев».
  • Патент на полезную модель №7556 от 07.07.2023 «Программно-аппаратный комплекс интегрированной автоматической системы раннего оповещения о переполнении канализации, засорении и вандализме».
Project research team (10)
#NameDegreeRoleParticipation periodScopusResearcher IDORCID
1Utepov Yelbek BakhitovichPhD, ProfessorProject principal investigator2021–202357211963527M-9719-20160000-0001-6723-175X
2Shakhmov Zhanbolat AnuarbekovichPhD, Associate ProfessorSenior researcher2021–202255378440800B-7860-20120000-0003-1680-5287
3Akhazhanov Sungat BerkinovichPhD, Associate ProfessorSenior researcher2021–202357201680872AAF-7945-20200000-0002-0903-3517
4Tulebekova Assel SerikovnaPhD, ProfessorSenior researcher2022–202355356989600P-7820-20140000-0001-8553-3081
5Mukhamejanova Assel ToleubekovnaPhDResearcher202357193949788GOV-4074-20220000-0002-5084-2527
6Tleubayeva Akmaral KubegenovnaC.t.s.Researcher202357214136352GHM-7424-20220000-0002-6741-780X
7Akishev Mars SatybaldyevichMScResearcher2021–202257195505847AAV-6241-20200000-0003-1362-6566
8Zharassov Shyngys ZharassovichPhDJunior researcher2021–202357232252200ADE-7311-20220000-0002-0468-8362
9Kazkeyev Alizhan BaurzhanulyMScJunior researcher2021–202358493148000KVV-9501-20240000-0001-6591-7440
10Aniskin AleksejPhD, Associate ProfessorInternational researcher2021–202357201720016E-7467-20180000-0002-9941-1947

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AP261980092025-2027

Developing a toolset for 3D mapping of geotechnical properties of soils based on voxel modeling in GIS and machine learning

The project proposes the creation of a voxelization model of soil bases integrated with a machine learning model capable of predicting intermediate soil properties between known data points using Empirical Bayesian Kriging (EBK) spatial interpolation in a 3D version embedded in ArcGIS. The project aims to improve the informativeness of the design and accuracy of foundation bearing capacity estimates in the context of a limited number of drilled wells and monoliths to be sampled in geotechnical investigations. The project utilizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating civil engineering, geotechnics, GIS, and artificial intelligence.

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Funding programme

Grant funding competition for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2025–2027, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Relevance

The project proposes the development of a new suite of tools for 3D mapping of geotechnical soil properties based on voxel modeling in a GIS and its optimization using machine learning. The project plans to use a relatively new method of geostatistical interpolation, “Empirical Bayesian Kriging (EBK),” in its 3D version, integrated into Esri products. EBK 3D allows for the prediction of spatially continuous variables based on discrete data points in 3D. The process will consist of several stages, during which specialized algorithms for voxelization will be developed. A model trained on patterns of spatial distribution of soil properties will also be developed; this model will predict and naturalize their stratification while simultaneously optimizing voxelization and 3D mapping. The final stage involves converting geostatistical layers to the NetCDF format using the “GA Layer 3D to NetCDF” tool, which will enable the creation of a voxel model for interactive analysis. The resulting voxel model will provide a detailed three-dimensional representation of the interpolated data, helping engineers accurately determine geotechnical characteristics and visualize areas with specific soil properties.

Objective

Developing a toolset for 3D mapping of geotechnical properties of soils based on voxel modeling in GIS and machine learning

Expected and achieved results
2025
  • Best national and international practices in geotechnical investigations and application of voxel modeling described in regulatory documents and scientific studies were reviewed.
  • Data on physical and mechanical properties of soils from geotechnical survey reports on more than 50 construction sites were collected and structured. The data was supplemented with attribution of borehole coordinates and converted to the Shapefile spatial data format.
  • Research was documented, science-intensive materials were aggregated, and reports were prepared.
2026
  • A model for voxelization by Empirical Bayesian Kriging (EBK) method in ArcGIS and 3D maps of soil strata in the bases of the considered construction objects were developed.
  • A model trained on patterns of spatial distribution of soil properties, predicting and naturalizing their layering, which simultaneously optimizes voxelization and 3D mapping, was be developed. A unified toolset consisting of voxelization and machine learning models were obtained.
  • Research will be documented, science-intensive materials will be aggregated, results will be published, intellectual property will be protected, and reports will be prepared.
  • Forms of project results implementation include the following:
  • at least 1 (one) article or review in a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded and included in the 1 (first) and (or) 2 (second) quartile on impact factor in the Web of Science database and (or) having a CiteScore percentile in the Scopus database of at least 65 (sixty-five);
  • at least 1 (one) article or review in a peer-reviewed foreign or domestic journal recommended by SHEQAC;
  • One of the articles should be with the category - multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary practical application on the tasks of enterprises from the real sector of economy of Kazakhstan, as well as the results of the project should include design documentation prepared in accordance with the USDD.
  • For domestic journals from the list 1 of SHEQAC, which are not categorized, journals from the lists 1 and 2 of SHEQAC, which are indexed in two or more categories, are counted.
  • (one) article in the collection of the international conference indexed in Web of Science and (or) Scopus database;
  • (one) copyright for a computer program in the Kazakhstan patent office.
2027
  • Multiscenario testing of the instrumental complex with different variation of input and predicted data on soil properties will be carried out, as well as statistical processing to identify its uncertainty.
  • Geotechnical surveys will be carried out by drilling boreholes to obtain soil properties data, some of which will be used for input to the toolset and the remainder for comparison with the output predicted data from the toolset. The effectiveness and viability of the toolset will be determined.
  • Research will be documented, science-intensive materials will be aggregated, results will be published, intellectual property will be protected, and reports will be prepared.
  • Forms of project results implementation include the following: at least 1 (one) article or review in a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded and included in the 1 (first) and (or) 2 (second) quartile on impact factor in the Web of Science database and (or) having a CiteScore percentile in the Scopus database of at least 65 (sixty-five); at least 1 (one) article or review in a peer-reviewed foreign or domestic journal recommended by SHEQAC;
  • One of the articles should be with the category - multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary practical application on the tasks of enterprises from the real sector of economy of Kazakhstan, as well as the results of the project should include design documentation prepared in accordance with the USDD. For domestic journals from the list 1 of SHEQAC, which are not categorized, journals from the lists 1 and 2 of SHEQAC, which are indexed in two or more categories, are counted.
  • (one) monograph recommended by the Academic Council of a university or an accredited scientific organization.
Publications (3)
  1. Aldungarova, A., Utepov, Y., Mukhamejanova, A., Tulebekova, A., Nazarova, A., Tleubayeva, A., Makasheva, I., Zhakapbayeva, G., Makhiyev, B., Mkilima, T.: Advancing Intermediate Soil Properties (ISP) Interpolation for Enhanced Geotechnical Survey Accuracy. A Review. Engineering Reports. 7, e70328 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70328.
  2. Alibekova, N., Aniskin, A., Mukhambetkaliev, K., Makasheva, I.: A review of the current state of 3D subsurface cartography for geotechnical ground characterization. Technobius. 6, 0097 (2026). https://doi.org/10.54355/tbus/6.1.2026.0097.
  3. Utepov, Ye.B., Alibekova, N.T., Mukhamejanova, A.T., Karaulov, S.A., Makasheva, I.: 3D voxel-based interpolation and classification of geotechnical soil properties using Empirical Bayesian Kriging for a construction site in Astana. In: Proceedings of the international scientific and practical conference “Science, Innovations, Technical Regulation and Engineering in Construction: Digital and Intelligent Technologies, Current State and Prospects.” pp. 182–186. , Karaganda, Kazakhstan (2026).
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  • Авторское право на компьютерные программы (программное обеспечение) №77579 от 19.08.2026 «Python-скрипт для интерполяции методом EBK 3D, классификации типов грунтов и снижения граничных разрывов между смежными 3D-геотехническими воксельными моделями»

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The project’s results will be useful for engineering-geological surveys, construction, and the design of building and structure foundations, supporting professionals such as geotechnical engineers, engineers, surveyors, and cartographers. The tools developed will enable sufficiently accurate predictions of geotechnical characteristics through modeling and interpolation, thereby compensating for the lack of field data.

AP261975892025-2027

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Publications (9)
  1. Публикации:
  2. - Lukpanov, R. E., Dyussembinov, D. S., Altynbekova, A. D., Kaklauskas, G., & Zhumagulova, A. A. (2027). Evaluation of the Effect of Additives on the Workability of Concrete Mix as Part of a Study of a Modified Wall Block. Kompleksnoe Ispolzovanie Mineralnogo Syra= Complex use of mineral resources, 342(3), 100-110.
  3. - Lukpanov, R., Dyussembinov, D., Altynbekova, A., Yenkebayev, S., Kabdyrova, L., & Tsygulyov, D. (2026). Development and Optimisation of an Industrial Waste-Based Additive for Improving Concrete Performance. Materials, 19(9), 1698.
  4. - Lukpanov, R., Orešković, M., Chystiakov, A., & Dyussembinov, D. (2026). The Effect of a Polymer–Organic Admixture on the Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Variable Aggregate Types. Construction Materials, 6(3), 24.
  5. Охранные документы:
  6. - Модифицирующая добавка для улучшения физико-механических свойств композитного стенового блока — авторское свидетельство № 64516 от 24.11.2025
  7. - Оценка оптимального состава модифицирующей добавки для улучшения физико-механических свойств композитного стенового блока — авторское свидетельство № 64515 от 24.11.2025
  8. - Исследования лигнина как компонента модифицирующей добавки композитного стенового блока — авторское свидетельство № 75693 от 25.06.2026
  9. - Исследования соапстока как компонента модифицирующей добавки композитного стенового блока — авторское свидетельство № 75696 от 25.06.2026
Project research team (6)
#NameDegreeRoleParticipation periodScopusResearcher IDORCID
1Duman Serikovich DyussembinovCandidate of Technical SciencesScientific Supervisor2025-202757223122454EQU-4205-20220000-0001-6118-5238
2Rauan Ermagambetovich LukpanovPhDSenior Researcher2025-202726031561100N-5931-20160000-0003-0085-9934
3Aliya Doszhankyzy AltynbekovaPhDResearcher2025-202758075706600ABE-7049-20210000-0003-1010-9328
4Adiya Askarovna ZhumagulovaCandidate of Technical SciencesResearcher2025-202757216866223-0000-0002-6310-25
5Lyailya Temirzhanovna KabdyrovaPhD studentJunior Researcher2025-2027--0009-0005-0046-9049
6Dinara Viktorovna Bashirova-Accountant2025-2027---

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