Estudio geotécnico in Cáceres

In Cáceres, the most usual substrate is made up of slates and schists, metamorphic materials with very low permeability and high competence, which favour shallow foundations by offering stable and uniform bearing capacity. Granitic rocks and gneisses, although infrequent, also provide good mechanical conditions, with risks associated with differential settlement being ruled out. The low permeability of these ground conditions limits infiltration and minimises problems of dragging or erosion in civil engineering or building projects.

The area shows notable seismicity, with 56 events in the last 30 years and an Mmax value of 3,1, which means that attention must be paid to seismic design regulations during the geotechnical design, although with limited intensity. There is the possibility of karstic developments, which must be verified before proceeding with foundation design, as they could involve voids or subsurface conduits. The non-argillaceous subsoil rules out expansivity risks; the main constraint is verifying the karst and the characteristics of the rock mass in the geotechnical study.