Estudio geotécnico in Cardona

In Cardona, the dominant subsoil is composed of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, accounting for most of the soils in the area, whereas compact gravel and sand only appear occasionally. These materials, generally competent and with low deformability, provide a favourable bearing capacity that enables options for shallow foundations in most cases, although compaction and the occasional presence of thin intercalations must be assessed to optimise the structural solution.

Seismicity in Cardona is very low, with only 5 events recorded over 30 years with a maximum magnitude of 1.6, so it does not represent a relevant factor in the geotechnical design of buildings. In addition, the fact that the local subsoil is not clayey rules out the risk of expansivity, thereby minimising instability or deformation problems. The main constraint for the geotechnical study in Cardona will be the detailed characterisation of the dominant rock mass package and verification of strength with depth.