Estudio geotécnico in La Selva del Camp

In La Selva del Camp, compacted gravels and sands predominate, which favours optimum bearing-capacity conditions for most construction projects. The low or nil plasticity of these soils enables shallow foundations to be executed with complete confidence, while their relative imperviousness limits the risk of groundwater flow to deep levels, although localised shallow aquifers may exist associated with loose layers or with the presence of interbedded silts.

As regards seismicity, moderate activity is recorded, with around 30 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which does not represent a relevant constraint for structural design in seismic terms. Owing to the non-clayey nature of the substrate, the risk of expansivity is ruled out as a problematic factor in foundation design. The most decisive factor in this location is the high competency of the soils to support loads and the ease with which they can be exploited for geotechnical purposes, resulting in favourable construction scenarios for building.