Estudio geotécnico in Alicante/Alacant

The predominant soils in Alicante are mainly composed of limestones, dolomites and marbles, as well as sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. In general, these materials offer good bearing capacity for deep foundations, although they require attention in shallow foundations due to their heterogeneity. The low permeability of these formations favours water stability, but may pose challenges in deep excavations, calling for specific studies to determine their behaviour.

The presence of limestone and marble formations, in addition to the documented karst, constitutes an important factor that must be verified before carrying out foundations. The moderate seismicity, with an Mmax of 3.4 and 52 events over 30 years, should be taken into account in structural design to ensure safety, although it does not represent a high seismic risk compared with other territories.