Estudio geotécnico in Pilar de la Horadada

The municipality of Pilar de la Horadada is characterised by a predominance of fine sands and silts, which account for more than half of its soils, accompanied by a significant presence of limestones, dolomites and marbles. These lithologies determine a variable bearing capacity, where foundations on sands and silts require detailed studies to avoid differential settlements, whereas the carbonated bedrock usually provides higher mechanical performance and stability, although in specific areas it may be affected by karstic dissolutions.

Seismic activity in the area is very low, with fewer than 10 recorded events and low magnitudes, so it does not usually influence structural parameters. Nevertheless, since the bedrock is mostly non-clayey, the risk of expansivity is ruled out. The main technical aspect to verify in Pilar de la Horadada is the possible existence of karstic phenomena in the carbonated formations, so their precise identification is an essential step before carrying out any foundation.