Estudio geotécnico in Sant Climent de Llobregat

In Sant Climent de Llobregat, the dominant subsoil is composed of slates and schists, metamorphic materials characterised by low permeability and structural stability. These soils generally exhibit good bearing capacity, making them suitable for shallow foundations; however, in altered areas it may be necessary to excavate to reach competent ground. The low permeability limits the risk associated with movements of water, facilitating control of drainage beneath the structures.

Seismicity in the area is very low, with scarcely 5 events detected over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.8, which minimises the seismic influence on structural design. The non-clayey subsoil rules out expansivity-related risks. Nevertheless, the possible presence of karst implies the need to verify ground conditions in detail before carrying out foundation work, since the existence of cavities could constitute a principal factor for the design and safety of buildings.