Estudio geotécnico in Barajas de Melo

In Barajas de Melo, the dominant subsoil is formed by materials such as gypsum, anhydrite and salts, which are frequently present. These soils pose potential risks associated with dissolution and subsidence phenomena, and therefore require specific assessment in any geotechnical study intended for foundation design. Calcareous and detrital formations, although less common, can also influence the choice of deep foundation systems, due to the possible presence of aquifers at depth over materials with low permeability. It is essential to analyse bearing capacity with particular attention to these risks and to avoid bearing levels in saturated areas.

Seismic activity in the municipality is very low, with a total of 9 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 3.6, so seismicity does not represent a relevant constraint in structural design. The non-clayey substrate rules out the risk of expansiveness. However, the presence of materials susceptible to karst processes makes it essential to check for cavities or dissolved voids before constructing the foundations, since karst is the main geotechnical constraint to be verified in the area.