Estudio geotécnico in Pedrola

In Pedrola, deposits of compact gravels and sands predominate, accompanied by fine sands and silts, which provides a suitable foundation for shallow foundations, given their good bearing capacity and predictable behaviour under structural loads. However, the occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts implies a risk of dissolution, which is why it is crucial to assess their distribution in the ground before designing the foundation. Extensive aquifers with high permeability may affect drainage capacity and groundwater levels, which are essential factors to examine in the geotechnical study.

The area's seismicity is very low, with just 2 events in 30 years and a low maximum magnitude, so it does not represent a significant constraint for structural design. However, the possible presence of karst means that a specific verification is required to identify cavities or instabilities before executing the foundation. The absence of clayey materials eliminates the risk of expansivity, with the main technical constraint being the appropriate assessment of the possible dissolution of gypsum and the karst-related phenomena at the site.