Estudio geotécnico in Valencia

In Valencia, soils composed of fine sands and silts predominate, which favours a good bearing capacity over most of the urban area, although the occasional presence of compact gravels can provide better local conditions for direct foundations. Limestones and dolomites indicate areas with competent rock substrata, whereas the occurrence of soft expansive clays, although scarce, requires precise location to avoid risks in specific areas. The notable permeability due to extensive aquifers facilitates the natural drainage of water, but it can affect the stability of excavations if an appropriate hydrogeological study is not carried out.

The municipality shows moderate seismicity, with a maximum magnitude below, which implies a relatively limited level of seismic risk for buildings, although compliance with local regulations must be verified. Given the presence of limestones and dolomites substrata, it is essential to investigate the possible occurrence of karstification before defining the final foundation solution, since the development of underground cavities constitutes the main geotechnical constraint in this area, above possible expansivities.