Estudio geotécnico in Vilanova del Camí

In Vilanova del Camí, white or soft expansive clays predominate, representing 62.5% of the soils, while sandstones, conglomerates and flysch account for the remaining 37.5%. These materials, particularly the clays, usually exhibit limited bearing capacity, making it necessary to consider foundation methods carefully and, in many cases, to opt for deep or special solutions. The low permeability of the formations present may involve drainage problems, although at depth there are potential aquifers, which can condition the design and execution of the geotechnical study.

Local seismicity is very low, since only 2 events have been reported over 30 years and a low maximum magnitude (Mmax 1.8), so this factor is not decisive in design. The non-clayey substrate present reduces the risk of expansivity, which is an advantage compared with other areas with active clays. However, it is worth highlighting the presence of karst in the region, so it is crucial to verify the existence of cavities or dissolution phenomena before founding, this being the main constraint to control in any geotechnical intervention in the area.