Estudio geotécnico in Ricote

In Ricote, the ground is formed mainly by fine sands, silts, as well as limestones, dolomites and marbles, with occasional occurrences of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. This calcareous and detrital substrate provides adequate bearing capacity, allowing direct foundations to be considered in most cases. However, the overall low permeability of the formations requires particular attention to possible accumulations of surface water and to the stability of temporary excavations.

Seismic activity in Ricote is moderate, with 29 events in the last thirty years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 3.1, indicating a low level of risk from a structural point of view. Given the karstic nature of the limestones and dolomites, it is essential to carry out a careful verification of possible underground cavities before proceeding with the foundation, since karst represents the main controlling factor for any geotechnical project in the area. The non-clayey substrate rules out the existence of significant expansivity.