Estudio geotécnico in Castroverde

In Castroverde, the substrate is predominantly composed of slates and schists, followed by granite, gneiss and other igneous rocks, while fine sands and silts are much less frequent. In general, these materials provide a good bearing capacity for shallow foundations, although, given the low permeability of most of these formations, there may be shallow aquifers with some water retention. It is recommended to assess the homogeneity and the depth of the competent substrate before defining the foundation type, prioritising direct solutions or deep foundations where the competent stratum lies at greater depth.

Seismicity in the municipality is moderate, with 21 events over 30 years and a maximum magnitude of 2.4, which does not represent a severe constraint for structural design. The substrate is not of clay origin, ruling out the risk of expansivity in the foundation materials. However, the possible presence of karst phenomena must be specifically checked before undertaking any works, as they can cause local instabilities. The main geotechnical constraint will be the potential presence of karstic formations, which require specific studies in advance of executing the foundation.