Estudio geotécnico in Adeje

In Adeje, sandstone, conglomerates and flysch predominate as the substrate; these materials cover approximately 63% of the outcrops and generally exhibit good load-bearing capacity, although they may show some heterogeneity in transition zones. At the same time, igneous rocks such as granite and gneiss make up more than 20%, providing additional strength to the ground and enabling shallow footings directly on sound rock or superficially weathered rock, which is advantageous for building and civil engineering projects. These characteristics, together with the low permeability at the surface, positively influence the choice and embedment depth of the foundation, optimising its stability and durability.

As regards seismicity, Adeje falls within a moderate level, recording 43 events over the last 30 years, with a maximum magnitude of 3; this implies that the local seismic code may be less restrictive, although the structural context of the project must always be checked. Since there is no evidence of karst features or significant risk from expansive clays, and considering the non-clayey nature of the predominant substrates, the main geotechnical factor governing the area will be the appropriate characterisation of the lithology and the identification of stable bearing strata during the execution of the geotechnical study.