Estudio geotécnico in Cadrete

In Cadrete, soils of gypsum, anhydrite and salts predominate, accounting for more than 70% of the area and requiring special attention due to their high solubility. This type of substrate implies significant risks of dissolution, which may affect the bearing capacity and the stability of foundations. The occasional presence of limestones and dolomites adds to the need to verify possible voids or other manifestations of karstification, while fine sands and silts, although rare, can locally influence the choice of foundation type due to their lower mechanical competence.

From the seismic standpoint, Cadrete lies in an area with notable activity, recording 68 events over the last 30 years and with a maximum magnitude of 4.8; this seismicity must be considered in the mandatory structural design of buildings. The non-clayey substrate rules out expansivity-related risks; however, the presence of karst stands out as the main geotechnical conditioning factor and it is essential to carry out a detailed assessment of cavities and dissolution phenomena before executing any foundation.