Estudio geotécnico in Santa Amalia

In Santa Amalia, compact gravels and sands predominate, accompanied by formations of sandstone, conglomerates and flysch. These materials generally provide good bearing capacity for conventional foundations, facilitating both shallow and semi-deep solutions. Deposits of fine sands and silts are less frequent, but require careful analysis to check their densification, especially in areas where they overlie levels of hard clays. The occasional presence of water bodies makes it necessary to take into account the possible existence of shallow aquifers, although the ground overall shows low permeability.

Seismic activity in the municipality is very low, with only 3 recorded events over 30 years and a low maximum magnitude of 2.3, so the seismic risk is practically negligible for design purposes. There is also no karst-related problem and no significant presence of expansive clays, as the non-clayey bedrock eliminates this risk. The main constraint in Santa Amalia for geotechnical studies will be the accurate identification of the different soil types and the local verification of their compactness and groundwater level, ensuring a safe base for the planned foundation.