Estudio geotécnico in Gimenells i el Pla de la Font

In Gimenells i el Pla de la Font, formations of sandstone, conglomerates and flysch predominate, which constitute approximately 69% of the geological substrate, accompanied to a lesser extent by deposits of compact gravel and sand. This lithological context generally provides a good bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although the occasional presence of fine sands and silts may require local reviews of stability and should preclude their direct use as a support level. The low permeability characteristic of these materials means that declines in the water table are slow, an important factor in projects involving deep excavations.

Seismic activity in the municipality is very low, with only 3 recorded events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which minimises this risk in structural design. The subordinate presence of expansive clays associated with certain areas suggests assessing this factor in projects that anticipate significant excavations or foundations that are sensitive to differential movements, although their influence is secondary for most of the territory. The main constraint will therefore be the correct selection of the support level and the local characterisation of fine materials when they are present.