Estudio geotécnico in Favara

In Favara, the dominant subsoil is made up of carbonate formations such as limestones, dolomites and marbles, followed by detrital materials such as sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. This geological profile, together with the occasional presence of fine sands, silts and compacted gravels, indicates a high bearing capacity in most ground conditions, which allows conventional shallow (direct) foundations to be considered in many areas. However, any support on deltaic muds and peats, which are present occasionally, should be avoided due to their low strength and high compressibility.

Seismicity in Favara is moderate, with 27 recorded events over the last thirty years and a maximum magnitude of 3.4, which does not imply high structural demands in design. The risk of expansiveness is ruled out due to the absence of clayey soils in the subsoil, and no significant risks of karstification are observed either. As the main constraint for the geotechnical study, particular emphasis is placed on identifying areas with muds/peats and the local variability of the granular materials, which may influence the type and depth of the recommended foundation.