Estudio geotécnico in Bocairent

In Bocairent, the subsoil is composed mainly of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which account for more than half of the ground, accompanied by fine sands, silts and a smaller proportion of hard clays. These materials, of predominantly rocky and compact nature, provide an adequate bearing capacity for conventional shallow foundations, provided that the continuity and quality of the stratum are verified. The presence of sandy and silty formations suggests areas that are locally more compressible and permeable, so it is essential to characterise the variability to avoid unwanted differential settlements.

The seismic activity in Bocairent is moderate, with 20 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.2, which implies standard construction requirements without the need for extraordinary reinforcement. Given the karstic nature of the predominant limestones, it is essential to verify the existence of cavities or dissolution processes before designing and carrying out the foundations, as this represents the main geotechnical constraint in the area. On the other hand, the non-clayey substrate rules out significant expansivity risks in the local ground.