Estudio geotécnico in Nerja

In Nerja, the subsoil is dominated by the presence of slates and schists—metamorphic rocks of a hard nature and with low permeability. These materials generally provide good bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although they may present planes of weakness or significant fracturing, which requires an assessment of the ground’s homogeneity. Low permeability can induce the presence of shallow aquifers in localised areas; therefore, it is advisable to study in detail any potential zones of water accumulation when selecting the optimum support depth for the foundation.

Seismicity in Nerja is moderate, with 10 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.4—an amount that does not imply relevant constraints for typical structural design. Although the substrate is not clayey, thus ruling out risks of expansivity, the karstic nature of the subsoil requires thorough verification before designing any type of foundation, due to the possible existence of voids or cavities developed within the interior of the rock formations. Consequently, the main factor to consider in a geotechnical study in Nerja is the potential presence of karst processes in the ground.