Estudio geotécnico in Las Torres de Cotillas

In Las Torres de Cotillas, the dominant ground conditions consist of compacted gravel and sand, which provides good bearing capacity and facilitates direct foundation solutions in most cases. Hard clay and marl formations occur only occasionally, although their degree of overconsolidation contributes to greater stability, whereas fine sands, silts and isolated outcrops of limestone have a marginal impact. In addition, the low permeability of the ground limits the risk of differential settlement, except in specific locations where shallow groundwater bodies are present.

Seismic activity in the municipality is very low, with only two recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.3, so seismicity does not condition the structural design. The absence of karstification and the lack of clayey substrata eliminate the risks associated with both dissolution and expansivity. In summary, the ground’s bearing capacity is the main technical constraint in Las Torres de Cotillas, and the predominant soils allow conventional foundations to be considered with large safety margins.