Estudio geotécnico in The Montmell

In the municipality of El Montmell, soils formed by limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate: carbonated materials that provide a competent and generally stable substrate for foundation works. These materials support the existence of extensive aquifers with moderate permeability and production, which may influence the behaviour of deep foundations due to the groundwater table. However, the high compactness and bearing capacity of these rock masses provide good support for structures, although it will be crucial to carry out a thorough characterisation to identify possible areas of alteration or fracturing.

The seismicity recorded in El Montmell is moderate, with 30 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2,5, representing a low level of seismic risk for structural design. Nevertheless, the presence of karstification is a relevant factor, as it requires a prior verification of the ground conditions to rule out the existence of cavities or voids that may give rise to subsidence. Although there are subordinate expansive clays, their influence is limited if foundation is carried out in the rock mass; in this case, karst is the main condition to be assessed during the geotechnical study.