Estudio geotécnico in Alcaudete de la Jara

In Alcaudete de la Jara, sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, accompanied by slates and schists, which provides a subsoil with good strength and overall stability. Support in gravels, compact sands and the occasional presence of granite, gneiss and igneous rocks allow favourable qualities in terms of bearing capacity, facilitating robust alternatives for shallow or semi-deep foundations depending on the requirements of the project, although the limited permeability of the ground must be taken into account for the management of groundwater.

The area shows high seismicity, with 200 recorded events over 30 years and a significant maximum magnitude of 5.1, which requires incorporating seismic design criteria into all planned structures. The absence of karst and the non-clayey nature of the substrate rule out risks of additional expansivity or subsidence; however, the seismic consideration constitutes the main geotechnical challenge in this municipality to ensure the safety and durability of any infrastructure.