Estudio geotécnico in Espartinas

In Espartinas, carbonate materials such as limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, making up more than 95% of the geotechnical substratum. These strata, generally compact and of high strength, offer a great bearing capacity and are suitable for shallow foundations in most cases. Fine sands and silts are present only very occasionally and rarely condition the design, although their presence may imply a localised reduction in bearing capacity and greater attention to the drainage of the ground.

Seismicity in Espartinas is very low, with only 1 recorded event in 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1,7, so seismic effects do not represent a significant limitation in the design of the foundations. The risk of expansivity is lower as well, since the clays present do not show expansive character or are dispersed within non-clayey matrices. Thus, the factor that most influences the geotechnical study is the massive nature of the carbonate materials, guaranteeing good conditions for the majority of buildings.