Estudio geotécnico in San Pedro del Pinatar

In San Pedro del Pinatar, deposits of fine sands and silts predominate, which gives the subsoil a moderate bearing capacity and tends to require detailed studies to ensure the stability of the foundations. The occasional presence of layers of limestones and dolomites introduces geotechnically more competent zones, although their distribution is limited. On the other hand, the identified masses of water can locally affect both the groundwater table and the consolidation of the ground, aspects that should be taken into account when devising the support solutions.

From the seismic standpoint, activity is classified as high, with more than 150 events in the last 30 years, although the maximum magnitude recorded (Mmax 3.7) remains below critical values; even so, it is advisable to take it into account, especially in larger-scale projects. The non-clayey substratum removes the risk of expansiveness, simplifying the foundation options. The main constraint in San Pedro del Pinatar is associated with the heterogeneity of the fine-grained soils and their behaviour in relation to water, which requires a specific geotechnical study for each site.