Estudio geotécnico in Benifairó de les Valls

In Benifairó de les Valls, soils formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, with a minor presence of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, as well as overconsolidated clays and marls of a hard character. These lithologies, mainly carbonates, typically offer a high bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although their compact nature and the possibility of aquifers stored within discontinuities require checking local permeability and the continuity of the ground formation before defining the most suitable foundation type in each case.

The seismic activity in the area is moderate, with 27 events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.4, which does not represent a severe constraint for geotechnical design, although it should be taken into account in sensitive projects. It is important to highlight the presence of karstification in the ground, which advises carrying out a specific check on the possible presence of cavities or dissolutions before constructing foundations, as these may involve additional risks for stability and settlements. The absence of an underlying clayey formation rules out problems of expansivity, so the main focus should be on evaluating the karst.