Estudio geotécnico in La Pobla de Montornès

In La Pobla de Montornès, the dominant subsoil is made up of compact gravels and sands, which are found very frequently in the area. These soils, in addition to exhibiting good bearing capacity, offer optimal conditions for the design of direct, near-surface foundations, generally without the need for special solutions. The low permeability of these formations, although it allows aquifers to occur at depth, does not usually adversely affect the stability of structures supported on them.

As regards seismicity, La Pobla de Montornès shows moderate activity, recording 30 events over the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which implies a low level of requirements in this respect for structural design. There is no evidence of karst, nor does the subsoil pose risks of expansivity, as these are non-clayey materials. Therefore, the main geotechnical constraint in the municipality is the proper assessment of bearing capacity and the verification of the water table level in particular cases.