Estudio geotécnico in L'Alcúdia

In L'Alcúdia, water bodies predominate, along with a significant presence of fine sands and silts. This geotechnical context implies that the ground’s bearing capacity is subject to compaction and control of the groundwater table, especially in areas adjacent to or affected by the aquifer. Foundation design on sands and silts requires a detailed assessment of shear strength and possible risks of liquefaction or settlement, making it essential to carry out a geotechnical study in order to determine the depth and the safest and most efficient foundation type for each project.

The seismicity in L'Alcúdia is moderate, with 27 events in the last 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 3.4, which implies that, although seismic risk is not high, it should nonetheless be taken into account in the geotechnical assessment, particularly for buildings of a certain scale. There is no evidence of karst, nor risks associated with expansivity, because the dominant substrate is not clayey. In conclusion, the main technical constraint is the interaction between the groundwater table, the stiffness of the silts and sands, and the management of possible settlements in contact with the aquifer.