Estudio geotécnico in Traiguera

In Traiguera, the dominant substrate is made up of limestones, dolomites and marbles, which represent most of the ground and favour an excellent bearing capacity thanks to their high competence. Interbedded layers of fine sands and silts can also be found, and, to a lesser extent, compact gravels and sands. The predominant soils allow direct foundations to be adopted in most cases, although the high permeability of the underlying aquifers requires careful hydraulic analysis to avoid problems associated with runoff and ground stability.

Seismicity in the area is very low, with a single recorded event over 30 years and a low maximum magnitude, so this factor does not influence the structural design. However, the presence of carbonate materials implies a high potential for karstification, making it essential to verify the existence of cavities or dissolution before defining the foundation. Having a non-clayey substrate eliminates the risk of expansiveness, establishing karst as the main geotechnical conditioning factor in this municipality.