Estudio geotécnico in Guardamar del Segura

In Guardamar del Segura, the subsoil is composed mainly of fine sands and silts, which occupy more than 90% of the local surface area. These soil types exhibit a bearing capacity that, although it may be sufficient for light buildings and shallow foundations, requires detailed analysis for larger-scale structures due to their low cohesion. Owing to their composition, the presence of shallow aquifers is a factor to take into account, particularly in relation to permeability, which tends to be reduced in these formations.

Seismicity in the area is very low, with only 8 recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.5, so it does not constitute a significant limiting factor for structural design. Since the dominant substrate is not clayey, the risk of soil expansivity is ruled out, favouring the stability of the proposed foundations. In short, the main geotechnical constraint in Guardamar del Segura is the low inherent cohesion of the sands and silts, which must be properly characterised through a geotechnical study before defining the optimal foundation type.