Estudio geotécnico in L'Esquirol

In L'Esquirol, the geological substrate is predominantly composed of limestones, dolomites and marbles, rock materials with high consistency and bearing capacity. These soils make it possible to facilitate the design of shallow or deep foundations, depending on the local stratigraphy and the occasional presence of altered levels, enabling support for structures of all types. In addition, the low surface permeability minimises the risks associated with differential settlement and allows good control of groundwater at shallow depth.

The seismicity of the area is very low, with only 5 recorded events over three decades and a low maximum magnitude, which provides peace of mind during the structural design phase, since seismic action will not be a relevant constraint. As there are no records of karst or evidence of expansive materials, the main design criterion will be defined by the detailed assessment of the rock mass, its degree of weathering and the possible presence of deep aquifers.