Rustam Minnikhanov visits the Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering

On January 24, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited the Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering and got acquainted with a new scientific and educational space « Osnovy», consisting of two scientific and educational centres - « Geotechnics» and «Construction».

At the Geotechniсal Centre, Minnikhanov got acquainted with the testing hall of bases and foundations, as well as laboratories for preparation and mechanics of soils. Rector of the University Rashit Nizamov explained that the Centre is equipped with modern devices and equipment. This allows solving scientific, innovative and applied tasks related to the reliable operation of foundation structures in complex geotechnical conditions. The existing material and technical base makes it possible to improve the system of practical-oriented training of students and retraining of personnel for specialized industries.

The «Construction» centre includes a number of laboratories. In particular, conditions for the study of modern systems of heat, hydro and sound insulation; systems of facade structures; formwork systems; concreting technologies have been created here. Tatarstan President was informed that the work of the Centre allows effectively implementing digital technologies in construction, improving construction production technologies and training participants of international construction championships. Minnikhanov also looked around a model of the construction site and a computer room equipped with modern software complexes.

Minnikhanov highly appreciated the possibilities of educational space. He emphasized that this venue should work both for university students and for advanced training of representatives of the construction industry.