Estudio geotécnico in Burgohondo

In Burgohondo, granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks predominate as the substrate, representing more than 95% of the ground. This type of soil is characterised by offering a high bearing capacity and low deformability, which favours the use of shallow surface foundations provided that the contact surface is competent. Permeability in these formations is generally low, although superficial aquifers may be found in altered zones, which may require the point-by-point assessment of groundwater levels in the geotechnical study.

Seismic activity in Burgohondo is classified as moderate, with 32 events recorded over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.8, which implies a low seismic risk that normally does not significantly affect structural design. The existing non-clayey substrate rules out the risk of expansivity in the soils, enabling safe and stable foundations; thus, the dominant factor in the geotechnical study of the area is the characterisation and compaction of the rock mass to determine the bearing capacity accurately.