Estudio geotécnico in Cambil

In Cambil, ground conditions are predominantly formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles, which favours a high bearing capacity for most types of shallow foundations, provided there are no discontinuities or significant alterations. The occasional presence of sandstones and conglomerates provides competent soils, but particular attention should be paid to softer layers of hard clays and to occurrences of gypsum, anhydrite and salts, given their possible influence on the uniformity of the ground. The general impermeability of these materials implies that the presence of superficial aquifers may be limited and localised.

Seismic activity in the municipality is moderate, with 13 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.8, which implies a low level of seismic demand for structural design. It is, however, essential to check for the existence and extent of karst processes in the limestones and dolomites before undertaking any foundation, since the development of cavities could critically affect the stability of the support. As the bedrock is non-clayey, the risk of expansiveness is ruled out, focusing the main attention on the appropriate management of possible cavities and of risks associated with the dissolution of the gypsum in specific locations.