Estudio geotécnico in Campdevànol

In Campdevànol, the subsoil is made up mainly of sandstones, conglomerates and flysch, accompanied in smaller proportions by white or soft expansive clays and by a significant presence of gypsum, anhydrite and salts. This combination of materials implies that the ground tends to offer moderate to good bearing capacity, with the detrital formations being suitable for supporting foundations when competent levels are identified. However, the existence of gypsum and salts increases the risk of dissolution processes, which may affect the long-term stability of foundations, and therefore requires a detailed study during the geotechnical campaign.

Local seismic activity shows a very low incidence, with few recorded events and a low maximum magnitude; therefore, the influence of seismicity on structural design is minimal in the area. No karstic zones are identified, and the non-clayey substratum eliminates the risk of significant expansivity. As the main condition for any building project in Campdevànol, the focus on gypsum-bearing materials stands out, given their susceptibility to dissolution phenomena, which must be analysed in detail in every geotechnical study.