Estudio geotécnico in Candeleda

In Candeleda, granito, gneiss and other igneous rocks predominate as the geological substrata, providing soils with high bearing capacity and very stable ground conditions for shallow and semi-deep direct foundations. The minor presence of sandstones, conglomerates and deposits of compacted gravel and sand generally does not significantly alter the overall behaviour of the ground. These materials, which are generally difficult to deform and have low susceptibility to differential settlement, enable a safe foundation design, provided that the possible presence of superficial aquifers is taken into account due to the low permeability of the rock mass.

The seismicity recorded in the area is moderate, with 32 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude value of 2.8, which does not impose severe restrictions on structural design for typical projects. There is no evidence of karst or any indications of expansivity risk, since the non-clayey substratum rules out this problem. In conclusion, the key factor for geotechnical studies in Candeleda will be the detailed assessment of the integrity of the granitic rock masses, confirming the possible presence of fractures or lithological alterations.