Estudio geotécnico in Salinas

In Salinas, fine sands and silts predominate, together with a significant proportion of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch. These materials generally provide adequate bearing capacity for conventional building, although the sands and silts may require specific control of compaction and drainage to prevent differential settlement. The occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts introduces a potential risk of dissolution, which is why careful assessment is recommended before defining the foundation type. To a lesser extent, carbonate formations (limestones, dolomites, marbles) are found, which reinforces the suitability of analysing the continuity and competence of the subsoil for foundation purposes.

Seismic activity in the municipality of Salinas is very low: only five events have been recorded in the last three decades, with a maximum magnitude of 3,3, so seismicity does not constitute a relevant factor in local structural design. However, the potential presence of karst, derived from the limestones and dolomites identified, requires specific verification of ground stability and homogeneity before constructing foundations, to rule out possible voids or subsidence. In addition, the non-clayey subsoil eliminates the risk of expansivity, placing the focus mainly on identifying karstifiable processes and the possible associated dissolution of the gypsum and salts detected.