Estudio geotécnico in La Bisbal del Penedès

In La Bisbal del Penedès, the subsoil is composed mostly of limestones, dolomites and marbles, resulting in soils of high bearing capacity and excellent load-bearing ability. These materials, together with their notable permeability and the presence of extensive and productive aquifers, favour both shallow and deep foundations, provided that the local ground compaction and stability are verified.

Seismic activity in the area is moderate, with 30 recorded events over 30 years and a low maximum magnitude (Mmax 2.5), so seismic risk is limited for structural design. Since the subsoil is non-clayey, it excludes the risk of expansivity, allowing for greater predictability in the ground behaviour over the service life of the building. The main geotechnical limiting factor in La Bisbal del Penedès is therefore the detailed verification of the quality and local compactness of these calcareous materials.