Estudio geotécnico in Bellpuig

In Bellpuig, the predominant subsoil comprises compact gravels and sands, present in 87.5% of the soils, occasionally complemented by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These lithologies offer good conditions for bearing capacity, which facilitate the design of shallow foundations and minimise differential settlements; however, the overall low permeability means that the behaviour of any possible near-surface aquifers must be assessed during construction phases.

The recorded seismicity in the area is very low, with only one significant event and a maximum magnitude of 1.6 over the last 30 years, so it does not represent a relevant constraint for design. Expansive clays are subordinate or occur in climatic zones without an anhydric deficit, which reduces the risk associated with expansivity; thus, the main geotechnical consideration in Bellpuig focuses on characterising the compaction and groundwater table of the dominant granular soils.