Estudio geotécnico in Santa Maria d'Oló

In the municipality of Santa Maria d'Oló, soils formed by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, representing most of the geological substrate. These lithologies typically provide good bearing capacity for foundations, offering favourable conditions for construction except in specific areas where fine sands and silts occur, which require detailed characterisation due to their possible lower stability. The overall low permeability of the ground minimises risks associated with seepage, making it relevant to investigate the presence of a shallow water table in specific areas.

From the seismic standpoint, Santa Maria d'Oló is characterised by very low activity, with only 5 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.6, which implies insignificant risks in this regard. The absence of clayey soils rules out the possibility of expansiveness, thereby eliminating one of the main factors of instability for foundations. Therefore, the dominant geotechnical constraint in the area will be the local characterisation of the fine deposits, although, in general, the soils of sandstones and conglomerates constitute a favourable environment for direct support.