Geotechnical study in Grove, O

In Grove, the predominant subsoil is made up of slates and schists, rock materials of metamorphic nature present in almost the whole of the municipal district. These soils are generally firm and offer a good bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although their fracturing may require detailed studies to optimise the structural design. The characteristic impermeability of these formations suggests the possible presence of localised superficial aquifers, and attention should be paid to specific surface run-off or to the accumulation of water in particular areas of the subsoil.

Seismic activity in Grove is very low, with only one recorded event every thirty years and a maximum magnitude of 2.1, so the seismic risk is negligible for structural calculations. No karst phenomena have been recorded in the area and, since the subsoil is not clayey, any risk from expansivity is ruled out. In conclusion, the main geotechnical constraint lies in the appropriate characterisation of the fracturing of the bedrock to ensure the expected behaviour of the foundation.