Estudio geotécnico in Fortaleny

In Fortaleny, fine sands and silts predominate, representing more than 85% of the municipality’s soils. This substrate, highly permeable and with productive aquifers, supports a good bearing capacity for light- and medium-load structures, although prior compaction may be required in areas that are less consolidated. Expansive clays occur only occasionally, while the presence of water bodies is rare and limits the feasibility of direct founding in those areas. For foundations, it is recommended to avoid bearing in saturated zones and to confirm the adequate consolidation of the sandy and silty ground.

Seismicity in Fortaleny is moderate, with 27 events recorded in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.4. This is an aspect to consider, although it has a limited structural impact. There are no risks associated with karst, and the non-clayey substrate rules out the possibility of problems due to expansivity. The main factor to be controlled in geotechnical studies is the homogeneity and the groundwater level of the sandy soils, thereby ensuring optimal conditions for the foundations of new constructions.