Geotechnical study in Catalonia

The province of Barcelona, located in the north-east of Catalonia, has a geographical diversity that affects soil characteristics and, therefore, the geotechnical assessment. The region is made up mainly of alluvial plains in the Llobregat and Besòs river basins, with sedimentary substrates deposited by recent fluvial processes, ideal for foundation studies in urban and peri-urban areas.

The comarcas of Maresme and Vallès present silty-sandy and clayey soils, with variable levels of compaction and plasticity, requiring specific analyses to determine the bearing capacity and the stability of future structures. The presence of granitic ground, in areas such as Berguedà, introduces challenges in assessing strength and susceptibility to differential movements—critical aspects in foundation and stability studies.

In the interior, mountainous relief areas such as the comarca of Cerdanya predominate, with rocky soils and steep slopes, conditioning the planning of works and geotechnical risk analyses. The heterogeneity of the territory in Catalonia, with its varied geological composition, requires detailed studies to assess the feasibility of construction or infrastructure projects, adapting to the specific characteristics of each area.