Estudio geotécnico in Santomera

In Santomera, soils of fine sands and silts predominate, representing more than 90% of the surface materials, while outcrops of limestones, dolomites and marbles occur occasionally in certain areas. The presence of materials with low permeability implies that foundations will have to be adapted to the possible existence of aquifers close to the surface and that the ground’s bearing capacity must be properly considered, which may be influenced by the low cohesion and the grain-size variability of these soils.

Seismic activity in Santomera is very low, with barely 6 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 1.8, so the seismic risk is low and does not constitute a significant constraint in structural design. The non-clayey substratum rules out the problem of expansivity, but since there is potential for karst in the carbonate materials, it is essential to carry out a specific check for cavities or dissolution before undertaking any foundation work; this is the constraint that requires the most attention in the area.