Estudio geotécnico in Alfara del Patriarca

In Alfara del Patriarca, fine sands and silts predominate, accompanied in a smaller proportion by gravels and compact sands. This grain-size composition indicates an overall bearing capacity that is generally acceptable for typical construction, particularly where compact gravels crop out, facilitating solutions for shallow foundations. The high permeability of these soils, associated with the presence of extensive and productive aquifers, requires careful attention during the excavation phase and groundwater control.

Seismicity is considered moderate in the area, with 27 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.4, implying basic consideration of this factor in structural design, although without requiring exhaustive controls. In addition, given the presence of possible karst-related processes, it is essential to verify the existence of cavities or unstable zones before any foundation work, as these can affect the integrity of the structure. The absence of clayey strata rules out expansivity-related problems, establishing the verification of karst as the main local geotechnical conditioning factor.