Estudio geotécnico in Albatera

The subsoil in Albatera is characterised mainly by fine sands and silts, accounting for 89.63% of the substrate, which implies a moderate to good bearing capacity, although the presence of these sediments requires careful design in foundation works to avoid differential settlements. In addition, the formations of limestones, dolomites and marbles, although less frequent, represent 2.92% and may affect cases of deep foundations, particularly under conditions of karst dissolution.

The presence of karst in Albatera is highlighted, so it is essential to verify its existence before carrying out deep foundations. The moderate seismicity, with 22 events in the last 30 years and an Mmax of 4.2, must be taken into account in structural design. The absence of expansiveness, since the subsoil is not clayey, eliminates the risk of differential expansion, but permeability and the potential presence of shallow aquifers require further assessment.