The soil investigation recently reached its final stage on ITBA’s land within the Innovation Park, where the Future Building will be constructed.

What are geotechnical or soil studies?

They involve the collection of quantified information necessary to design the project’s foundations and structure, and subsequently, the plans and documents for construction. Conducting these studies is a necessary preliminary step before building development.

This process allows for a more accurate and secure definition of the dimension and typology of the project’s structural scheme, seeking to prevent stresses that could compromise the structural work or generate instability in the structure or on the ground. It also helps anticipate potential construction problems such as expansive soils, ground erosion, landslides, water tables, or liquefaction.

Furthermore, the information obtained about the soil characteristics helps determine the most appropriate machinery for the construction work, as it reveals the materials to be excavated. It is based on the conclusions of these studies that the type of foundation best suited for the projected building is defined.

One more step toward the new headquarters of our University.