Estudio geotécnico in Sineu

In Sineu, soils predominantly comprise fine sands and silts, accompanied in similar proportions by formations of limestones, dolomites and marbles. These characteristics favour variable bearing capacity, where carbonatic lithologies often allow for shallow foundations, whereas the silt-sand levels require detailed analysis due to their compressible behaviour. The occasional presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts introduces a potential risk of dissolution, which must be taken into account especially in areas where deep foundations are planned.

Seismic activity in Sineu is very low, with only a single recorded event in the last thirty years and a low maximum magnitude, so seismicity does not constitute a relevant constraint in the area. However, the presence of karstic formations makes it necessary to verify the existence of cavities or dissolution processes before carrying out any foundation, as they can significantly influence ground stability. In addition, the non-clayey substrate rules out risks of expansivity, placing the main geotechnical focus on assessing potential karstic phenomena and dissolution.