Estudio geotécnico in Beniel

In Beniel, the dominant geotechnical subsoil is formed by fine sands and silts in almost the entire municipality, which provides predictable behaviour in terms of moderate bearing capacity. The sandy and silty layers exhibit intermediate permeability, and the presence of extensive and discontinuous aquifers may influence the hydraulic behaviour of the ground; in general, shallow foundations are feasible, although it is recommended to verify compaction and possible groundwater-level drawdown during construction phases. Limestones, dolomites and marbles occur very sporadically and do not condition overall behaviour, although they should be investigated if they are identified locally.

Seismic activity in Beniel is very low, with only about 7 events over 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 2.6, so seismicity does not represent a relevant constraint in structural design. There are no indications of karstification phenomena or expansive materials, since the non-clayey subsoil rules out risks of expansivity. Therefore, the main factor to assess is the heterogeneity of the grain-size distribution and the potential influence of the groundwater level under foundation conditions.