Estudio geotécnico in Almodóvar del Campo

In Almodóvar del Campo, outcrops of slate and schist predominate; these metamorphic materials are characterised by high compactness and low permeability. These soils provide good conditions for shallow foundations owing to their strength and stability, although the lesser presence of overconsolidated clays and marls may require point verification of bearing capacity at the specific sites. The occasional presence of water bodies and superficial aquifers associated with the less permeable materials may affect the excavation and drainage method in certain areas.

The seismic setting is classified as of high activity, with 200 recorded events in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.8, so the structural design must take this factor into account. In addition, since there is a risk of karstification in the area, it is essential to carry out a prior check for cavities or dissolutions in the substratum before founding, as the instability associated with karst could compromise the safety of the works. The main geotechnical constraint in Almodóvar del Campo is verification of the presence of karst; the risk of expansiveness is ruled out because the substratum is for the most part non-clayey.