Estudio geotécnico in Paterna de Rivera

In Paterna de Rivera, soils of fine sands and silts predominate, accompanied to a lesser extent by gravels, sandstones, conglomerates, and some outcrops of limestones and dolomites. This composition, characterised mainly by moderately compact materials, provides a variable bearing capacity that is usually sufficient for conventional buildings, although a specific study may be required to assess differential settlements, especially in interaction with low-cohesion silt-sand levels. The occasional presence of calcareous soils makes it necessary to carry out a detailed analysis of the stratigraphy in order to design a safe foundation adapted to site conditions.

As regards geodynamics, the area shows very low seismicity, with only one significant event in the last three decades and an estimated maximum magnitude of 2,5, which minimises the influence of this factor on structural design. However, the possibility of karst processes exists due to the presence of limestones and dolomites; therefore, before any foundation is carried out, the existence of underground cavities or dissolutions that could compromise stability must be verified. The non-clayey substrate rules out the risk of expansivity. Thus, the main precaution in the geotechnical study of Paterna de Rivera is investigating and controlling karst.