Estudio geotécnico in Montroi/Montroy

In Montroi/Montroy, the geological substratum is dominated by limestones, dolomites and marbles, materials with high bearing capacity that are generally suitable for shallow foundations, provided there are no significant discontinuities. It is worth noting the occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts, which may induce risks of dissolution and subsidence, as well as the local presence of compact gravels and sands with good mechanical behaviour. Fine sands and silts are hardly found, so they have little impact on foundation design decisions.

The seismicity in Montroi/Montroy can be classified as very low thanks to the small number of events and a moderate maximum magnitude, which minimises the seismic requirements for structural design. However, the karstic environment associated with the calcareous materials makes it essential to check for the existence of cavities and voids before the foundation project. The risk of dissolution related to the gypsum and salts, together with the potential for karst formation, constitutes the main geotechnical constraint to consider in this municipality, requiring a detailed and thorough geotechnical study.