Estudio geotécnico in Alcoletge

In Alcoletge, the predominant soils correspond to fine sands and silts, complemented by masses of groundwater and, to a lesser extent, gravels and compact sands. The dominant substrate, which is low in clay, behaves as a material with a medium to low bearing capacity due to the frequent presence of silts and the influence of shallow aquifers; this characteristic may affect stability and the choice of foundation type, recommending systems that distribute the load to avoid significant differential settlements.

The seismicity in Alcoletge is very low, with only three recorded events over thirty years and a low maximum magnitude (Mmax 2.5), which translates into an insignificant seismic risk for structural design. There are no indications of karst phenomena or of relevant expansivity, since the non-clayey substrate rules out risks associated with swelling or shrinkage. In this way, the main geotechnical constraint is the presence of poorly consolidated materials and their interaction with water—factors that are crucial to consider for safe foundations.