Estudio geotécnico in Baños de Molgas

In Baños de Molgas, formations of sandstone, conglomerates and flysch predominate, which creates a high-compaction substrate with good bearing capacity for building works. Areas where there is an occasional presence of overconsolidated clays and marls show stable mechanical conditions, although their lower permeability may influence drainage and behaviour under loads. The very occasional occurrence of fine sands and silts does not significantly condition the design of the foundations, but it is advisable to avoid masses of water as structural founding levels due to their low stability.

Seismic activity in the municipality is classified as moderate, with 14 events recorded in the last 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.1, which indicates a low level of demand in terms of the ground’s dynamic response. The non-clayey substrate eliminates the risk of expansivity, simplifying the selection of foundation solutions. The main technical consideration lies in the appropriate characterisation of local permeability, since impermeable surface layers can condition water-related behaviour when in contact with structures.