Estudio geotécnico in Benavides

In Benavides, the soils are mainly formed by fine sands and silts, as well as sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, accompanied by gravels and compact sands. These lithologies provide good overall bearing capacity for buildings, although the occasional presence of water bodies and the high permeability indicate favourable conditions for shallow foundations in the most stable areas. However, in areas with looser soils, a detailed study might be required to prevent differential settlement and optimise the bearing capacity.

Seismicity in Benavides is very low, with only one recorded event every thirty years and a maximum magnitude below 4.5, so it does not represent a significant technical limitation in the structural design of the planned buildings. Although expansive clays exist, they only occur in a subordinate way or in settings where the impact is lower due to climatic conditions; therefore, the subsoil offers guarantees in terms of stability, with permeability and the heterogeneity of materials being the most relevant factors to consider in the geotechnical study of the area.