Estudio geotécnico in Les Borges del Camp

In Les Borges del Camp, soils of compacted gravels and sands predominate, providing a granular subsoil with excellent bearing capacity for most foundation solutions. The abundance of these materials significantly reduces the risk of differential settlement and provides security against standard building loads. The notable permeability of the ground, with the presence of extensive and local aquifers, suggests the need to analyse the water table level in order to define construction options and the most suitable type of foundation.

The seismicity in Les Borges del Camp can be classified as moderate, with 30 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2,5, which implies a low constraint with respect to structural design. Since the subsoil is non-clayey, the risk of expansivity in the supporting materials is ruled out. As a conclusion, the most relevant constraints in this municipality are the verification of the water table level and the appropriate characterisation of the gravels and sands before defining the foundation system.