Estudio geotécnico in Salou

In Salou, compact gravels and sands predominate as subsoil materials, followed by limestones, dolomites and marbles, as well as an occasional presence of overconsolidated clays and very hard marls. This combination provides good bearing capacities for shallow foundations, especially on coarser-grained materials, although the presence of hard clayey layers may require a specific assessment of their mechanical behaviour. The existence of groundwater bodies with moderate permeability is typical of the area and should be evaluated in relation to the excavations and the hydraulic stability of the ground during the works.

Seismicity in Salou is very low, with a maximum of 1 event every 30 years and low magnitude, so it does not constitute a significant constraint for the structural design of buildings. The subsoil is not clayey, ruling out the risk of expansivity. Given this context, the main aspect to be controlled in geotechnical studies in Salou is the precise identification of the groundwater levels and their influence on the most suitable type of foundation.