Estudio geotécnico in Falset

In Falset, the predominant subsoil is mainly made up of slate and schist, followed in smaller proportions by sandstone, conglomerates and flysch, as well as an occasional presence of granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks. These soil types are typically hard and have very low permeability, which favours good bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although a detailed analysis may be required in the case of layer heterogeneity, particularly where there are transitions between different lithologies.

Seismicity in Falset is moderate, with 30 low-magnitude events in recent decades, which implies a low impact on structural design. The non-clayey substrate eliminates the risk of expansivity, but since it is located in an area with possible karstic phenomena, it is essential to check for the existence of cavities or dissolution processes before defining the foundation solutions. Therefore, the presence of karst is established as the main geotechnical condition to be verified during the geotechnical study in this municipality.