Estudio geotécnico in La Haba

In the municipality of La Haba, the dominant substrate corresponds to formations of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which occupy the entire analysed area. These stone materials, of consolidated nature, generally exhibit a good bearing capacity, which favours the feasibility of shallow or semi-deep direct foundations, except where discontinuities or localised alterations occur. The presence of extensive and moderately productive aquifers in the substrate implies the need to control drainage and characterise the groundwater table, especially in works of a certain scale or at great depth.

The seismicity recorded in La Haba is notable, with 52 events over the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.4, which advises assessing seismic actions in the structural design, although the most critical threshold is not reached. No risk associated with karst processes is detected. As regards expansivity, although dispersed clays may occur, the dominant non-clayey substrate minimises the risk of expansivity, making this a secondary conditioning factor compared with the hydrogeological control required due to the presence of aquifers and the management of foundations on rock.