Estudio geotécnico in Algámitas

In Algámitas, soils composed of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch formations predominate; these materials exhibit low to very low permeability. This type of subsoil is characterised by offering good bearing capacity for construction and is suitable for shallow foundations, provided that competent strata are reached and the absence of loose or altered materials is verified. The occasional presence of shallow aquifers could condition the groundwater levels and, consequently, influence the choice of foundation type.

Seismic activity in the area is very low, with only seven recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3; therefore, seismic risk does not represent a relevant constraint in structural design. However, special attention must be paid to the possible presence of karstification in the ground, as the area has favourable conditions for the development of cavities and dissolutions; it will be essential to verify the absence of active karst processes before founding, since this aspect constitutes the main geotechnical constraint in Algámitas.