Estudio geotécnico in Esporles

In Esporles, soils are predominantly composed of fine sands and silts, followed by the occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite, salts and carbonate formations such as limestones and dolomites. These characteristics govern the ground’s bearing capacity, which is generally suitable for shallow foundations except at those points where soluble salts are detected, which can imply stability problems and dissolution. The dominant low permeability provides hydraulic stability, conditioning the ground’s mechanical behaviour during the rainy season.

Seismicity, with 24 events over the last 30 years and maximum magnitudes of 3,2, is moderate but does not represent a severe constraint for local structural design. It is essential to consider the possible presence of karst in the carbonate formations, as this may involve underground voids that must be located and specifically assessed before carrying out any foundation. Given the non-clayey nature of the substrate, the risk of expansivity is ruled out, and the main aspect to be analysed is the influence of karst and the potential associated dissolution of gypsum and salts.