Estudio geotécnico in Alaior

In the municipality of Alaior, substrates formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, providing a competent behaviour and good bearing capacity for foundations, although they require verifying the homogeneity of the ground at local scale. In addition, occasional beds of sandstones and conglomerates may occur, and rarely fine sands and silts; these exhibit variable mechanical properties and, if found at foundation level, must be correctly characterised to guarantee the stability of the project.

Seismicity in Alaior is classified as moderate, with 24 events over the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.2; although it is not considered a critical factor, it is advisable to analyse it within the overall approach of the project. Given the predominantly carbonate nature of the ground, karst constitutes an essential constraint, so an exhaustive investigation must be carried out to rule out cavities or dissolution processes before carrying out foundations, as they could compromise the safety and durability of the structure. The absence of clayey substrates eliminates the risk of expansivity; therefore, the main focus should be on the possible presence of karst-related phenomena.