Estudio geotécnico in Ivars d'Urgell

In Ivars d'Urgell, the subsoil is mainly made up of compact gravels and sands, which make up the largest part of the ground, occasionally accompanied by levels of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. This type of material offers favourable bearing capacity for the direct foundation of buildings, although the overall permeability of the substrate is low, which limits infiltration and favours the presence of shallow aquifers in some areas. However, it is essential to identify the exact location of any less competent or finer layers before deciding on the type of foundation.

This municipality shows very low seismicity, with only 3 registered events in the last three decades and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which implies that the seismic risk in structural design is minimal. The risk from expansive clays is subordinate and is mainly associated with specific or unrepresentative areas, so it is not very significant across the municipality as a whole. Thus, the factor of greatest geotechnical interest in Ivars d'Urgell lies in the detailed identification of the underground layers to ensure the stability and durability of the foundations.