Estudio geotécnico in Aguilar de la Frontera

In Aguilar de la Frontera, formations of limestones, dolomites and marbles predominate, accounting for about 44% of the substrate, favouring a high bearing capacity and shallow foundations on sound rock. Fine sands and silts are also common and require attention in terms of consolidation and drainage, while the occasional presence of masses of water and detrital materials such as sandstones and conglomerates may locally affect the choice of the appropriate foundation type, especially in areas with shallow aquifers.

Seismic activity in the area is very low, with only about six recorded events over three decades and a maximum magnitude of 3, so this factor does not significantly condition the geotechnical design. However, since the surroundings are dominated by limestones and dolomites, the presence of karstification is a critical aspect that must be rigorously verified before designing any foundation, as the existence of cavities or dissolution can seriously affect the stability of structures. A non-clayey substrate rules out expansivity problems, placing the assessment of karst risk as the essential determining factor for the feasibility of new developments.