Estudio geotécnico in Sumacàrcer

In Sumacàrcer, the geological substrate is widely dominated by limestones, dolomites and marbles, giving the ground a high bearing capacity, which is favourable for most types of foundation. Fine sandstones and silts occur only in specific spots, as do gypsum, anhydrite and salts, the dissolution processes of which can affect stability if they are located near the foundation zone. Compact gravels and sands, although scarce in occurrence, can provide good founding support, whereas hard clays and marls appear only rarely and, both because of their low frequency and because they are overconsolidated, they do not pose significant issues when selecting foundation systems.

Seismicity in Sumacàrcer is considered moderate, with 16 recorded events over the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.2. These levels do not require specific structural measures in most projects. As it is an area with karstic development, it is essential to verify the existence of cavities or dissolution processes before any intervention in the subsoil, as they determine foundation safety in a decisive manner. The fact that a non-clayey substrate predominates minimises the risk of expansivity; therefore, the main geotechnical constraint is the possible presence of karstic processes and, to a lesser extent, the influence of gypsum and salts in the ground.