Estudio geotécnico in El Masnou

In El Masnou, compacted gravel and sand soils predominate, which provide excellent bearing capacity for shallow and semi-deep foundations. These coarse-grained units, widely distributed across the municipality, promote drainage and minimise the risk of differential settlement, thereby allowing efficient and safe foundation designs. The high permeability of the associated aquifers supports long-term stability, although it requires special attention to control the groundwater level during excavations.

Seismic activity in El Masnou is very low, with a maximum of five events over three decades and a low maximum magnitude recorded, so the seismic influence on structural design is minimal. The non-clayey substratum removes concern about expansivity of the materials, simplifying geotechnical decision-making. The main geotechnical constraint lies in the management of groundwater, given the high permeability of the soils present.