Estudio geotécnico in Boborás

In the municipality of Boborás, soils formed by sandstones, conglomerates and flysch predominate, with a significant presence of slates and schists. These materials, which are mostly detrital and metamorphic in nature, usually show low permeability but good mechanical strength, which favours an adequate bearing capacity for shallow foundations, provided they are founded on the intact bedrock. Water bodies are infrequent and normally do not condition the support level, although identification is recommended during the field stage to avoid saturated areas.

Seismic activity in Boborás is classified as moderate, with 30 events in the last 30 years and a maximum recorded magnitude of 2.8, which represents a low seismic risk for structural design. There is no presence of karst or risk of expansivity associated with clays, since the bedrock is fundamentally non-clayey, thereby ruling out this possible conditioning factor. In conclusion, the main factor to consider in foundation engineering is the identification and characterisation of the most competent horizons, avoiding areas that are locally affected by water saturation.