Estudio geotécnico in Aguilar de Campoo

In Aguilar de Campoo, the substrates formed by sandstones and conglomerates predominate, locally accompanied by flysch, limestones, dolomites and marbles. These materials generally exhibit good to very good bearing capacity, which favours direct foundation solutions in most cases. It is important to highlight the sporadic presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts—materials susceptible to dissolution processes—which can affect ground stability. In addition, the presence of fine sands and silts, although occasional, may require attention, particularly in areas where water saturation increases the risk of differential settlement.

As regards geotechnical constraints, seismicity in Aguilar de Campoo is very low and does not represent a limiting factor for structural design. However, given the possibility of karstification in the calcareous and dolomitic formations, it is essential to verify the presence of cavities before defining the foundation type. The risk of expansivity is ruled out because the substrate is non-clayey. The main geotechnical constraint in the area is therefore the potential occurrence of karstic phenomena and the stability of ground with gypsum-bearing soils, which require detailed investigation in the geotechnical study phase.