Estudio geotécnico in Cantimpalos

In Cantimpalos, the geological substrate is made up mostly of compacted gravels and sands, followed by sandstones, conglomerates, flysch, and a significant proportion of limestones and dolomites. These conditions generally provide soils with adequate bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although the heterogeneity of the materials may require a specific analysis for each plot. The low permeability that predominates, together with the possible presence of aquifers at some depth, must be assessed during the geotechnical study to avoid problems of seepage or washout beneath the strip footings.

Seismic activity in the municipality reaches high values, with a number of events exceeding 150 over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 4.7, so seismicity is considered high and must be incorporated into structural design calculations and into the selection of foundation solutions. In addition, the existence of a potentially karstic environment makes it essential to verify the presence of cavities before building, since this could significantly affect stability. The small proportion of non-expansive clays indicates a limited risk of expansivity, although the main factor conditioning the geotechnical study will be control of the karst and seismic action.