Estudio geotécnico in Bakio

In Bakio, the subsoil is predominantly composed of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, which occupy close to 90% of the municipality, generally exhibiting low permeability. These lithologies offer good performance in terms of bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although the occasional presence of overconsolidated clays and marls must be identified and controlled for their potential impact on differential movements, even though their frequency is minimal in the area.

Seismicity in Bakio shows a notable level, with 94 recorded events over the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.7, which should be assessed during the design of the architectural and structural project. For its part, it is essential to check for the possible presence of karst formations in the subsoil before carrying out any foundation work, as these could cause unforeseen instabilities. The characteristics of the ground, together with the very low incidence of expansive clays, mean that control of karst is the main limiting factor for any geotechnical study in this locality.