Estudio geotécnico in El Morell

In El Morell, soils composed of overconsolidated clays and marls predominate, characterised by their high hardness and strength. This type of substrate favours good bearing capacity and allows conventional shallow foundations to be selected in most cases. The abundance of aquifers, together with their high permeability, highlights the importance of investigating any possible fluctuation in the groundwater level during the geotechnical study phase, as it may affect the choice of foundation and long-term stability.

Seismic activity in El Morell is moderate, with approximately 30 recorded events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.5, which implies very low seismic risk for structural design. Thanks to the non-clayey nature of these overconsolidated soils, there is no risk of significant expansivity. Therefore, the main determining factor for the geotechnical study in this area is the management of hydrogeological conditions and the precise identification of the groundwater level.