Estudio geotécnico in Camas

In the municipality of Camas, calcareous rocks, dolomites and marbles predominate as the geotechnical substrate, accompanied in smaller proportions by fine sands and silts, as well as by areas characterised by bodies of surface water. In general, the soils show low permeability, although the presence of small superficial aquifers is possible. When designing the foundation, it must be taken into account that carbonate formations usually provide good bearing capacity; however, the significant presence of fine soils such as sands and silts requires checking their compactness and possible susceptibility to settlement, particularly near wet areas.

Seismicity in Camas is very low, with only a single significant event recorded over 30 years with a very low maximum magnitude (Mmax 1.7), so seismic risk is practically non-existent in structural design practice. There is no karst-related impact, and the analysis of expansiveness indicates that, although clays are observed, they do not exhibit expansive behaviour, which minimises risks associated with swelling or shrinkage. The main factor conditioning the geotechnical study in Camas will be lithological heterogeneity and the variability of the groundwater level in the area.