Estudio geotécnico in Mazarrón

In Mazarrón, slates and schists predominate as the main substrate, which translates into a geotechnical environment characterised by low permeability and adequate bearing capacity for most typical foundations. Fine sands and silts formations appear occasionally and may present lower strength, requiring specific analyses to establish their suitability as a founding medium. The minor presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts introduces a potential risk of dissolution, whereas the levels of limestones and dolomites, although less frequent, could influence the selection and depth of the foundations depending on the degree of fracturing.

From a seismic perspective, Mazarrón records moderate activity with 29 known events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.5, which implies taking this factor into account in structural design. The substrate is not clayey, which eliminates the risk of problems associated with the swelling potential of clays. However, the potential presence of karstic phenomena makes it essential to carry out specific checks before defining the foundation type, since the presence of voids or dissolutions may constitute a decisive conditioning factor for the safety of the work.