Estudio geotécnico in Segura

In the municipality of Segura, carbonate materials predominate, mainly limestones, dolomites and marbles, distributed over more than 90% of the territory. These soils, generally compact and with high strength, provide the ground with an optimal bearing capacity, suitable for the direct foundation of buildings. Although there are small percentages of fine sands and silts, these appear only occasionally and do not represent the dominant substrate, so the risk of differential settlements and related problems due to low bearing capacities is minimal.

Seismic activity in Segura is very low, with only 2 events in 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.4, which rules out seismicity as a relevant conditioning factor in structural projects. Since the bedrock is non-clayey, there is no risk of ground expansivity associated with the ground, and no karstic formations are observed that would need to be checked before carrying out foundations. Therefore, the main geotechnical consideration in Segura is to confirm in the field the continuity and quality of the carbonate ground, which will be the determining factor in the foundation design.