Estudio geotécnico in Albalate de Zorita

In Albalate de Zorita, the ground is dominated by water masses that cover almost half of the surface area, together with occasional occurrences of hard materials such as limestones, dolomites, marbles and gypsum. The proportion of highly permeable and productive aquifers indicates that the bearing capacity may vary considerably depending on the groundwater level and the materials located at different depths. The gypsum, anhydrite and salt formations pose a risk of dissolution and will require specific analysis prior to any foundation work, taking into account also the compacted gravels and sands, although their presence is rather residual.

Seismic activity is very low, with only 2 recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.9, which rules out seismicity as a relevant factor for structural design. The substrate does not contain expansive clays, eliminating the risk of expansivity. However, the possibility of developing karst processes, typical of the area with limestones and gypsum, requires an exhaustive assessment before any intervention on the ground; this is the main local geotechnical constraint.