Estudio geotécnico in Solsona

In Solsona, the dominant substrate is formed primarily by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, which gives the ground considerable mechanical competence. These soils, which have low permeability and are frequent in the area, allow direct foundations in most cases, providing an adequate bearing capacity for typical construction. The predominance of these materials minimises the impact of unstable zones and facilitates the design of shallow foundations, provided that the depth and homogeneity of the supporting stratum are verified.

Seismicity in Solsona is very low, with only three recorded events every thirty years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which does not represent a relevant constraint for construction. Although expansive clays may occur in a subordinate way or in climatic contexts that are not very unfavourable, the risk arising from their presence is considered low in normal practice. Thus, the main aspect to take into account for foundation design is the mechanical characterisation of the dominant substrate, while the risks associated with expansivity and seismic movements remain at very low levels.