Estudio geotécnico in Godella

In Godella, the subsoil is dominated by the presence of fine sands and silts, as well as significant bands of limestones, dolomites and marbles. This type of ground generally provides a favourable bearing capacity for direct foundations, with high permeability due to the structure of the aquifers, which requires attention to the possible entrainment of fine materials. The occasional presence of expansive or soft white clays should be considered during the specific on-site inspection, although the non-clayey nature of the main substrate will mitigate the overall impact on the risk of expansivity in the foundation.

The area exhibits moderate seismicity, with 27 events over 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 3.4, so the usual structural design criteria are sufficient. However, the presence of limestones, dolomites and marbles increases the likelihood of karst processes, making it crucial to carry out an appropriate geotechnical study in advance to rule out or confirm cavities or subsidence before founding the structures. The key geotechnical constraint for Godella will be, in particular, verification of the karst, rather than factors related to seismicity or expansivity.